asialism

asialism definition - medical

a·si·a·lism (ə-sīˈə-lĭzˌəm) or a·si·a·li·a (āˌsī-āˈlē-ə, -ălˈē-ə)

noun
Diminished or arrested secretion of saliva. Also called aptyalia.

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