salivation

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Recent Examples of salivation All parts of this plant contains saponins, which can cause salivation, vomiting and GI upset. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salivation
sputum
Noun
  • Not everyone infected with TB gets symptoms, but those with active cases can suffer from a persistent cough, including coughing up blood or sputum, chest pain, fever, and fatigue.
    Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The respiratory specimen can be obtained through the sputum.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Salivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salivation. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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