dry mouth
noun
: a condition in which the inside of a person's mouth becomes very dry
The medication can cause dry mouth.
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In addition, overdose carries serious and potentially life-threatening risks including confusion, seizures, drowsiness, dry mouth, and shortness of breath, which can be exacerbated by alcohol use.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
The dry mouth that can accompany smoking weed is also a risk factor.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
Signs of dehydration, including dry mouth and throat, infrequent urination and feeling dizzy when standing up.
—James Powel, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Anyone infected is at risk of experiencing dehydration, dry mouth and throat and feeling dizzy.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
The dry mouth that can accompany smoking weed is also a risk factor.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
Signs of dehydration, including dry mouth and throat, infrequent urination and feeling dizzy when standing up.
—James Powel, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Anyone infected is at risk of experiencing dehydration, dry mouth and throat and feeling dizzy.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
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“Dry mouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20mouth. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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