Dryness
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Dryness
Dryness (pronunciation: /ˈdraɪnɪs/) is a medical term used to describe a condition where there is a lack of moisture in a particular area of the body. This can occur in various parts of the body such as the skin, eyes, mouth, and mucous membranes.
Etymology
The term "dryness" originates from the Old English word "dryge", which means "free from moisture or liquid".
Related Terms
- Dehydration: A condition that occurs when the loss of body fluids, mostly water, exceeds the amount that is taken in.
- Xerostomia: Also known as dry mouth, it is a condition in which the salivary glands in your mouth don't make enough saliva to keep your mouth wet.
- Xerosis: The medical term for abnormally dry skin.
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca: Also known as dry eye syndrome, it is a common condition that occurs when the eyes don't make enough tears, or the tears evaporate too quickly.
- Atrophic rhinitis: A chronic nasal condition with symptoms including nasal dryness.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dryness
- Wikipedia's article - Dryness
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