Difference between revisions of "Xerostomia"
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− | Dryness of the mouth caused by malfunctioning salivary glands or composition of saliva. Xerostomia is also known to be caused by radiotherapy of the head and neck region. | + | Dryness of the mouth caused by malfunctioning salivary glands or composition of saliva. Xerostomia is also known to be caused by radiotherapy of the head and neck region. |
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+ | (Adapted from [[ICRP Publication 118]], 2012) | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:33, 7 September 2021
Dryness of the mouth caused by malfunctioning salivary glands or composition of saliva. Xerostomia is also known to be caused by radiotherapy of the head and neck region.
(Adapted from ICRP Publication 118, 2012)
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