salivation
/ˌsælɪˈveɪʃən/
noun
- The natural process of producing saliva in the mouth.
- Certain medications can reduce salivation and cause dry mouth.
- Salivation helps break down food and keeps the mouth moist.
- The smell of fresh bread caused immediate salivation.
- An excessive or involuntary flow of saliva, often as a response to food, illness, or stimulation.
- The doctor checked for excessive salivation as a symptom of the infection.
- Nausea often comes with increased salivation.
- Seeing the lemon made him experience sudden salivation.
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