Asialia

/eɪˌsaɪˈeɪliə/ noun

Definition

A medical condition characterized by the absence or severe deficiency of saliva in the mouth.

Etymology

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.

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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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