hyposalivation /hy·po·sal·i·va·tion/ (hi″po-sal″ĭ-va´shun) hypoptyalism.
hyposalivation
hyposalivation (hī´pōsal´ivā´sh
n),
hy·po·sal·i·va·tion (h  p -s l -v  shn)n. Abnormally reduced salivation. Also called hypoptyalism. |
hyposalivation
[-sal′ivā′shən]
Etymology: Gk, hypo + L, saliva, spittle
a decreased flow of saliva associated with dehydration, radiation therapy of the salivary gland regions, anxiety, menopause, the use of drugs such as atropine and antihistamines, vitamin deficiency, inflammation or infection of the salivary glands, or various syndromes, such as Plummer-Vinson syndrome. Also called asialorrhea. See also xerostomia.
hyposalivation (hī´pōsal´ivā´sh
n),n a decreased flow of saliva. It may be associated with dehydration, radiation therapy of the salivary gland regions, anxiety, the use of drugs such as atropine and antihistamines, vitamin deficiency, various forms of parotitis, and various syndromes (Sjögren's, Riley-Day, Plummer-Vinson, and Heerfordt's disease). See also asialorrhea.
hyposalivation
hypoptyalism.
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