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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In pathology, diminution or suppression of the salivary secretion.
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- noun medicine Complete lack of
salivation .
Etymologies
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From a- + ptyalism.
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jmjarmstrong commented on the word aptyalism
JM tried to spit on aptyalism but just puffed dust.
February 14, 2010