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salivation

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sal⋅i⋅va⋅tion

  [sal-uh-vey-shuhn]
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–noun
1. the act or process of salivating.
2. an abnormally abundant flow of saliva; ptyalism.
3. mercurial poisoning.
Origin:
1590–1600; < L salīvātiōn- (s. of salīvātiō), equiv. to salīvāt(us) (see salivate ) + -iōn- -ion
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sal·i·va·tion   (sāl'ə-vā'shən)   
n.  

  1. The act or process of secreting saliva.

  2. An abnormally abundant flow of saliva.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: sal·i·va·tion
Pronunciation: "sal-&-'vA-sh&n
Function: noun
: the act or process of salivating; especially : excessive secretion of saliva often accompanied by soreness of the mouth and gums
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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salivation sal·i·va·tion (sāl'ə-vā'shən)
n.

  1. The act or process of secreting saliva.

  2. See ptyalism.

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