SYN: sialorrhea.
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sal·i·va·tion .sal-ə-'vā-shən n the act or process of salivating esp excessive secretion of saliva often accompanied by soreness of the mouth and gums
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n.
the secretion of saliva by the salivary glands of the mouth, increased in response to the chewing action of the jaws or to the thought, taste, smell, or sight of food. A small but regular flow of saliva is maintained to promote cleanliness in the mouth even when food is not being eaten. See also ptyalism.
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sal·i·va·tion (sal″ĭ-vaґshən) [L. salivatio] 1. the secretion of saliva. 2. ptyalism.Medical dictionary. 2011.