salivation
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əˈveɪ noun
1.
the act or process of salivating.
2.
an abnormally abundant flow of saliva; ptyalism.
3.
mercurial poisoning.
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salivate (ˈsælɪˌveɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (intr) to secrete saliva, esp an excessive amount |
| 2. | (tr) to cause (a laboratory animal, etc) to produce saliva, as by the administration of mercury |
| sali'vation | |
| —n | |
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Medical Dictionary
salivation sal·i·va·tion (sāl'ə-vā'shən)
n.
The act or process of secreting saliva.
See ptyalism.
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Example sentences
The tube in the esophagus may cause increased salivation, which raises your risk for aspiration.
But no evidence of hydrophobia appears in his physician's letter, nor is there any mention of excessive salivation or seizures.
The patient's parkinsonian symptoms included rigidity and excessive salivation.
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