ptyalism

[tahy-uh-liz-uh m]

noun Pathology.

excessive secretion of saliva.

Origin of ptyalism

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

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Historical Examples of ptyalism

Ptyalism, or salivation, consists in an abnormal and excessive secretion of saliva.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse
United States Department of Agriculture
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

British Dictionary definitions for ptyalism

ptyalism

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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Medicine definitions for ptyalism

ptyalism

[tī′ə-lĭz′əm]

n.

Excessive flow of saliva.hypersalivation salivation sialism sialismus sialorrhea sialosis