dry mouth

Thân thiện

A runner experiences dry mouth after a long jog.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Abnormal dryness of the mouth resulting from decreased secretion of saliva: A medical condition characterized by a persistent lack of moisture in the mouth, often due to insufficient saliva production.

Usage

• The term "dry mouth" is used to describe a specific medical symptom or condition. It is typically a noun phrase used in medical, dental, and general health contexts.
• It is often discussed as a side effect of medications, a symptom of certain diseases, or a consequence of dehydration.

Examples

• Noun:
  • A common side effect of this medication is dry mouth.
  • Patients undergoing radiation therapy often experience dry mouth.
  • Drinking water frequently can help alleviate the discomfort of dry mouth.

Advanced Usage

• "Suffer from dry mouth": To experience the condition of dry mouth.
  • Many older adults suffer from chronic dry mouth.
• "Complaint of dry mouth": Used in clinical settings when a patient reports this symptom.
  • The patient's chief complaint was dry mouth and increased thirst.

Variants and Related Words

• Xerostomia (n): The medical term for the condition of dry mouth.
  • Xerostomia is the formal diagnosis for persistent dry mouth.

Synonyms

• Xerostomia: The technical/medical synonym.
• Cottonmouth: (Informal) A colloquial term sometimes used for dry mouth, often associated with certain substances or anxiety.

Notes on Meaning

• "Dry mouth" specifically refers to the abnormal state, not the temporary dry feeling one might get from being thirsty or nervous. It implies a persistent or chronic reduction in saliva.

Học thuật

Noun

1. abnormal dryness of the mouth resulting from decreased secretion of saliva

Từ đồng nghĩa

• xerostomia