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xerostomia

xe·ro·sto·mi·a
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [zeer-uh-stoh-mee-uh]
    • /ˌzɪər əˈstoʊ mi ə/
    • /ˈzɪərɒstəʊmɪə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zeer-uh-stoh-mee-uh]
    • /ˌzɪər əˈstoʊ mi ə/

Definitions of xerostomia word

  • noun xerostomia dryness of the mouth caused by diminished function of the salivary glands due to aging, disease, drug reaction, etc. 1
  • noun xerostomia (medicine) Abnormal dryness of the mouth. 1
  • noun xerostomia abnormal lack of saliva; dryness of the mouth 0

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Origin of xerostomia

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; xero- + New Latin -stomia a condition of the mouth, as specified by the 1st element; see -stome, -ia

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Parts of speech for Xerostomia

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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xerostomia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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