1) Ptyalism 1) Secernment 2) Secretion 3) The secretion of saliva 
• (n.) The act or process of salivating; an excessive secretion of saliva, often accompanied with soreness of the mouth and gums; ptyalism.
(L. salivatio) 1. the secretion of saliva. 2. ptyalism (= excessive flow of saliva).
The secretion of saliva. Excessive salivation is called ptyalism. ... Origin: L. Salivatio ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
(sal″ĭ-va´shәn) the secretion of saliva. ptyalism.
A discharge of saliva.
Sal`i·va'tion noun [ Latin salivatio : confer French salivation .] (Physiol.) The act or process of salivating; an excessive secretion of saliva, often accompanied with soreness of the mouth and gums; ptyalism. » It may be induced by direct chemical or mechanical stimulation,...
Type: Term Pronunciation: sal′i-vā′shŭn Definitions: 1. Production of saliva. See: sialorrhea
[n] - the secretion of saliva
salivation 1. The act or process of secreting saliva. 2. An abnormally abundant flow of saliva. 3. Secretion or discharge of saliva; especially, the production of an excessive flow of saliva by administering mercury. Other related saliva and/or spittle units: ptyalo-; sialo-; sput-.
noun the secretion of saliva