What it means
The root in words about dryness. Xerostomia is a dry mouth from too little salivasuh-LY-vuhThe clear, watery fluid made by glands in the mouth that keeps it moist and begins digestion.Full entry , common with many drugs and after radiation to the head and neck. Xerosis is dry skin, very common in older adults. Xerophthalmia is dry eyes, which can come from a lack of vitamin AVY-tuh-min AYA fat-soluble vitamin needed for vision, especially in dim light, healthy skin and a working immune system.Full entry .
At a glance
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