hyposalivation

hyposalivation
Reduced salivation. SYN: hypoptyalism.

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hy·po·sal·i·va·tion -.sal-ə-'vā-shən n diminished salivation

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hy·po·sal·i·va·tion (hi″po-sal″ĭ-vaґshən) hypoptyalism.

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