"asialism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From a- + sialo- + -ism. Etymology templates: {{af|en|a-|sialo-|-ism}} a- + sialo- + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} asialism (uncountable)
  1. (pathology) Decrease or absence of salivary secretion; xerostomia. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Pathology Translations (decrease of salivary secretion): ascialia [feminine] (Italian)
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