Disease or Syndrome
sicca syndrome
Definitions related to sicca syndrome:
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A constellation of symptoms that include abnormal dryness of the mouth, eyes and other mucous membranes. The condition is seen in patients with Sjogren syndrome, sarcoidosis, amyloidosis, and deficiencies of vitamins A and C.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A syndrome of dry eyes and/or dry mouth due to autoimmune destruction of the lacrimal and salivary glands, respectively. It is one of the major manifestations of Sjogren syndrome.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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