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salivation
This term describes a physiological response, typically associated with the anticipation of food or a reflexive reaction to certain stimuli. It carries a clinical or biological tone, making it more appropriate for medical reports or scientific descriptions than for casual conversation, where words like drooling are more common.
As an uncountable noun, it refers to the general process of secretion rather than individual instances. It cannot be pluralized to describe multiple occurrences of the act; instead, one would refer to episodes of salivation.
Meanings
Examples
Salivation is normal.
Salivation is normal.
Certain medications may trigger excessive salivation.
The patient exhibited hypersalivation and salivation.