hypoptyalism

hypoptyalism
SYN: hyposalivation. [hypo- + G. ptyalon, saliva]

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hy·po·pty·al·ism (hi″po-tiґəl-iz″əm) [hypo- + ptyal- + -ism] abnormally decreased salivation, as in xerostomia. Called also hyposalivation and hyposialosis.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • hyposalivation — Reduced salivation. SYN: hypoptyalism. * * * hy·po·sal·i·va·tion .sal ə vā shən n diminished salivation * * * hy·po·sal·i·va·tion (hi″po sal″ĭ vaґshən) hypoptyalism …   Medical dictionary

  • hyposialosis — hy·po·si·a·lo·sis (hi″po si″ə loґsis) hypoptyalism …   Medical dictionary

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