ptyalism
[ tahy-uh-liz-uhm ]
/ ˈtaɪ əˌlɪz əm /
noun Pathology.
excessive secretion of saliva.
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Example sentences from the Web for ptyalism
Ptyalism never follows the administration of the capsules or injections.
The above are used in thrush or aphthous sore mouth, ptyalism, &c.
Pain is assuaged, ptyalism removed, and the inflammation itself favorably influenced.
Coca and its Therapeutic Application, Third Edition|Angelo MarianiPtyalism, or salivation, consists in an abnormal and excessive secretion of saliva.
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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 ]
n.
Excessive flow of saliva.hypersalivation salivation sialism sialismus sialorrhea sialosis
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