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xerostomia Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A subjective feeling of oral dryness, typically resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow, often occurring as a side effect of medication, radiation therapy, or autoimmune conditions.
Usage Example
"Patients undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck cancers frequently experience hyposalivation, which can complicate eating and speaking."
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hyposalivation
Opposites of xerostomia
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of xerostomia varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
ptyalism
sialorrhea
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Xerostomia. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/xerostomia