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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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)
Return to Glossary