xerostomia
noun
xe·ro·sto·mia
ˌzir-ə-ˈstō-mē-ə 
: abnormal dryness of the mouth due to insufficient secretions
called also dry mouth
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“Xerostomia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/xerostomia. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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