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salivation
[ sal-uh-vey-shuhn ]
/ ˌsæl əˈveɪ ʃən /
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noun
the act or process of salivating.
an abnormally abundant flow of saliva; ptyalism.
mercurial poisoning.
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Origin of salivation
OTHER WORDS FROM salivation
hy·per·sal·i·va·tion, nounWords nearby salivation
salivary duct, salivary fistula, salivary gland, salivary glands, salivate, salivation, salivator, Salk, Salk vaccine, salle à manger, sallee
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Medical definitions for salivation
salivation
[ săl′ə-vā′shən ]
n.
The act or process of secreting saliva.
ptyalism
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