SINCE 1828
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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