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salivation

[sal-uh-vey-shuhn]

salivation Definition

  • 1the act of producing saliva in the mouth
  • 2the excessive production of saliva

Using salivation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "salivation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The smell of food caused salivation in his mouth.

  • Example

    The medication caused excessive salivation as a side effect.

salivation Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for salivation

Phrases with salivation

  • a reflexive response to a stimulus, named after the Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov, who conditioned dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell

    Example

    The sound of the school bell caused a pavlovian salivation response in the students.

  • the excessive production of saliva, often caused by certain medications or medical conditions

    Example

    The patient experienced hypersalivation as a side effect of the medication.

  • a medical condition characterized by dry mouth due to reduced or absent saliva flow

    Example

    The chemotherapy caused xerostomia in the cancer patient.

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Summary: salivation in Brief

Salivation [sal-uh-vey-shuhn] refers to the act of producing saliva in the mouth, or the excessive production of saliva. It can be caused by stimuli like the smell of food, or as a side effect of medication. 'Pavlovian salivation' is a reflexive response to a stimulus, while 'hypersalivation' and 'xerostomia' are medical conditions related to saliva production.