Meaning of ptyalism in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈtʌɪəlɪz(ə)m/

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  1. Noun

    ptyalism

    Etymology

    late 17th century; earliest use found in John Locke (1632–1704), philosopher. From post-classical Latin ptyalismus from ancient Greek πτυαλισμός salivation from πτυαλίζειν to salivate (from πτύαλον spittle, saliva + -ίζειν) + -ισμός

    Definitions

    1. excessive flow of saliva

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