ptyalism

[ tahy-uh-liz-uhm ]

/ ˈtaɪ əˌlɪz əm /

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noun Pathology.

excessive secretion of saliva.

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Origin of ptyalism

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

Words nearby ptyalism

PTV, Pty, ptyalagogue, ptyalectasis, ptyalin, ptyalism, ptyalo-, ptyalocele, p-type, Pu, pub

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How to use ptyalism in a sentence

The above are used in thrush or aphthous sore mouth, ptyalism, &c.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley
Ptyalism never follows the administration of the capsules or injections.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 1 of 2|Various
Pain is assuaged, ptyalism removed, and the inflammation itself favorably influenced.
Coca and its Therapeutic Application, Third Edition|Angelo Mariani
Ptyalism, or salivation, consists in an abnormal and excessive secretion of saliva.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse|United States Department of Agriculture

When this prescription had produced a little ptyalism the mercurial was omitted and the squill and digitalis continued.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

British Dictionary definitions for ptyalism

ptyalism

/ (ˈtaɪəˌlɪzəm) /

noun

excessive secretion of saliva

Word Origin for ptyalism

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

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Medical definitions for ptyalism

ptyalism

[ tī′ə-lĭz′əm ]

Excessive flow of saliva.hypersalivation salivation sialism sialismus sialorrhea sialosis