salivation

[ sal-uh-vey-shuh n ]
/ ˌsæl əˈveɪ ʃən /

noun

the act or process of salivating.
an abnormally abundant flow of saliva; ptyalism.
mercurial poisoning.

Origin of salivation

1590–1600; < Latin salīvātiōn- (stem of salīvātiō), equivalent to salīvāt(us) (see salivate) + -iōn- -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM salivation

hy·per·sal·i·va·tion, noun

Words nearby salivation

salivary duct, salivary fistula, salivary gland, salivary glands, salivate, salivation, salivator, salk, salk vaccine, salle à manger, sallee

Medical definitions for hypersalivation (1 of 2)

hypersalivation
[ hī′pər-săl′ə-vā′shən ]

n.

ptyalism

Medical definitions for hypersalivation (2 of 2)

salivation
[ săl′ə-vā′shən ]

n.

The act or process of secreting saliva.
ptyalism