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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It’s characterized by dry mouth, dizziness, and fatigue. Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026 Sweating due to high heat can lead to dehydration, causing dizziness, headaches, dry mouth, and other symptoms. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026 Symptoms include decreased urination, dry mouth and throat, feeling dizzy when standing up, crying with few or no tears, and unusual sleepiness or fussiness. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026 Severe dehydration follows, evident in lethargy, dry mouth and lips, doughy skin and weak cries. Dr. Rahul K. Parikh, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dry mouth

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