A medical condition characterized by the absence or severe deficiency of saliva in the mouth.
From Greek a- ('without') + siala ('saliva'), derived from the root sial- meaning 'saliva.' The term was coined in medical terminology to describe this salivary disorder.
Asialia can make eating and speaking extremely difficult—and it's why saliva, which most people never think about, is actually crucial to survival and comfort!
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