dry mouth

noun

: a condition in which the inside of a person's mouth becomes very dry

The medication can cause dry mouth.

Examples of dry mouth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And, for good reason: Not only does a dry mouth signify a lack of fluids, but also that your immune system is becoming weakened. —

Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 18 July 2024 For example, poor saliva production due to dehydration leads to dry mouth, which can cause bad breath (halitosis).5 Itchiness is a symptom of dry skin, which could be due to dehydration. —

Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 8 July 2024 Dehydration is often associated with physical symptoms, such as dry mouth, thirst, headaches, and fatigue. —

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 1 July 2024 Some people also develop dry mouth while taking an SSRI, so keeping fluids up can help that, too. —

Kathleen Felton, SELF, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for dry mouth

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