For Xerostomia we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Cancer, Health and Psychoactives.

Xerostomia (Cancer)

Dry mouth. It occurs when the body is not able to make enough saliva.

Xerostomia (Health)

A dry mouth condition; can be caused by a number of things, including rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, kidney failure, infection with HIV (the virus that causes AIDS), drugs used to treat depression, and radiation treatment for mouth or throat cancer.

Xerostomia (Psychoactives)

1. Dry mouth. An effect caused by many of the psychoactive stimulants, such as amphetamines, as well as with Datura and other anti-cholinergics.
2. Cannabis induced "dry mouth" or "sticky mouth" is not usually referred to as Xerostomia.
3. Prolonged dry mouth leads to tooth damage, rotting teeth ('dental caries'), and cavities.

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