Dry Mouth (Noun)
Meaning
Abnormal dryness of the mouth resulting from decreased secretion of saliva.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient complained of dry mouth as a side effect of the medication she was taking.
- Dry mouth made it difficult for him to swallow his food, so he had to drink water constantly.
- The doctor asked her to describe her symptoms, and she mentioned dry mouth, fatigue, and joint pain.
- The dry mouth was so severe that she had to use a humidifier in her bedroom at night to relieve it.
- After undergoing chemotherapy, she experienced dry mouth, which made eating and speaking uncomfortable.