#aptyalia

• Aptyalia — A medical condition characterized by the total pathological absence or severe diminution of salivary secretion in the oral cavity, caused by structural dysfunctions of the salivary glands, cellular atrophy, side effects of radiotherapy, or severe neurological blockages; extreme xerostomia.
• Aptyalism — A perfect clinical synonym for aptyalia; a pathological condition marked by a severe deficit or total absence of saliva secretion in the oral cavity, leading to difficulties in swallowing, speech, and the rapid degradation of gingival health.