Definitions for salivationˌsæl əˈveɪ ʃən
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
sal•i•va•tionˌsæl əˈveɪ ʃən(n.)
the act or process of salivating.
an abnormally abundant flow of saliva; ptyalism.
Category: Pathology
Origin of salivation:
1590–1600
Princeton's WordNet
salivation(noun)
the secretion of saliva
Wiktionary
salivation(Noun)
The process of producing saliva, drooling.
Origin: From salivatio.
Webster Dictionary
Salivation(noun)
the act or process of salivating; an excessive secretion of saliva, often accompanied with soreness of the mouth and gums; ptyalism
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Salivation
The discharge of saliva from the SALIVARY GLANDS that keeps the mouth tissues moist and aids in digestion.
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