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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Its side effects can include nausea, itching, sweating, dry mouth, constipation, vomiting, loss of appetite and more, according to a Justice Department fact sheet. Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025 Signs of dehydration can include dry mouth, the inability to produce tears and clammy skin. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025 While lack of sufficient saliva is inconvenient at best, having an excessively dry mouth can lead to fairly serious issues such as an increase in tooth decay caused by plaque build-up as well as gum disease. New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025 Hyperglycemia symptoms include extreme thirst, blurry vision, weakness, dry mouth, headaches, and frequent urination, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dry mouth

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dry mouth

noun
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