What is "hypersalivation"

n. (context medicine English) An excessive flow of saliva

Hypersalivation (also called ptyalismthefreedictionary.com > ptyalism Citing:

• Dorland's Medical Dictionary for Health Consumers. 2007
• Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 8th edition. 2009
• Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary, 3 ed. 2007 or sialorrhea

thefreedictionary.com > sialorrhea Citing:

• The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition, Updated in 2009.) is excessive production of saliva. It has also been defined as increased amount of saliva in the mouth, which may also be caused by decreased clearance of saliva.

Hypersalivation can contribute to drooling if there is an inability to keep the mouth closed or in difficulty in swallowing the excess saliva (dysphagia).

Hypersalivation also often precedes emesis (vomiting), where it accompanies nausea (a feeling of needing to vomit).