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Webster 1913 Edition

Salivation

Salˊi-va′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
salivatio
: cf. F.
salivation
.]
(Physiol.)
The act or process of salivating; an excessive secretion of saliva, often accompanied with soreness of the mouth and gums; ptyalism.
☞ It may be induced by direct chemical or mechanical stimulation, as in mastication of some tasteless substance like rubber, or indirectly by some agent which affects the whole system, as mercury compounds.

Webster 1828 Edition

Salivation

SALIVA'TION

,
Noun.
The act or process of promoting ptyalism, or of producing an increased secretion of saliva, for the cure of disease.

Definition 2024

salivation

salivation

English

Noun

salivation ‎(plural salivations)

  1. The process of producing saliva, drooling.

Translations

Etymology

From Latin salīvātiō.

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