Definition of Salivation

1. Noun. The secretion of saliva.

Specialized synonyms: Ptyalism
Generic synonyms: Secernment, Secretion
Derivative terms: Salivate

Definition of Salivation

1. n. The act or process of salivating; an excessive secretion of saliva, often accompanied with soreness of the mouth and gums; ptyalism.

Definition of Salivation

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Salivation

1. The secretion of saliva. Excessive salivation is called ptyalism. Origin: L. Salivatio This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Salivation

salivary gland biopsy
salivary gland calculi
salivary gland disease
salivary gland fistula
salivary gland hormone
salivary gland virus
salivary proteins
salivary virus
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salivated
salivates
salivating
salivation (current term)
salivation (current term)
salivations
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salivator
salivators
saliva pump
salivolithiasis
salix
Salix
Salix alba
Salix alba caerulea
Salix alba sericea
Salix alba vitellina
Salix amygdalina
Salix amygdaloides

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