A medical or biological term referring to the absence or reduced production of saliva.
From Greek 'a-' (without) and 'ptyalon' (saliva), combining to mean 'without saliva.' Used in medical terminology since at least the 19th century.
Your saliva does way more than just wet your mouth—it breaks down food, fights bacteria, and protects your teeth, so without it things go wrong fast!
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