ptyalism

[ tahy-uh-liz-uhm ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Pathology.

ptyalism

/ ˈtaɪəˌlɪzəm /

1675–85; < Greek ptyalismós expectoration, equivalent to ptýal ( on ) spittle + -ismos -ism

C17: from Greek ptualismos, from ptualizein to produce saliva, from ptualon saliva

The above are used in thrush or aphthous sore mouth, ptyalism, &c.

Ptyalism never follows the administration of the capsules or injections.

Pain is assuaged, ptyalism removed, and the inflammation itself favorably influenced.

Ptyalism, or salivation, consists in an abnormal and excessive secretion of saliva.

When this prescription had produced a little ptyalism the mercurial was omitted and the squill and digitalis continued.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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