salivation

noun

sal·i·va·tion | \ ˌsal-ə-ˈvā-shən

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Medical Definition of salivation

: the act or process of salivating especially : excessive secretion of saliva often accompanied by soreness of the mouth and gums

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salivary corpuscles

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