ptyalize
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ptyalize — pty·a·lize (tiґə līz) to increase or stimulate the secretion of saliva … Medical dictionary
ptyalize — verb expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer • Syn: ↑spit, ↑ptyalise, ↑spew, ↑spue • See Also: ↑spit up (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
ptyalise — verb expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer • Syn: ↑spit, ↑ptyalize, ↑spew, ↑spue • See Also: ↑spit up (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
cough out — verb discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth • Syn: ↑expectorate, ↑cough up, ↑spit up, ↑spit out • Derivationally related forms: ↑expectoration (for: ↑expectorate), ↑ … Useful english dictionary
cough up — verb 1. give reluctantly He coughed up some money for his children s tuition • Syn: ↑pony up, ↑spit up • Hypernyms: ↑give • Verb Frames: Somebody s something … Useful english dictionary
ptyalism — noun excessive flow of saliva • Derivationally related forms: ↑ptyalize • Hypernyms: ↑salivation … Useful english dictionary
spit out — verb 1. spit up in an explosive manner (Freq. 2) • Syn: ↑splutter, ↑sputter • Hypernyms: ↑expectorate, ↑cough up, ↑cough out, ↑spit up … Useful english dictionary
spit up — verb 1. give reluctantly He coughed up some money for his children s tuition • Syn: ↑cough up, ↑pony up • Hypernyms: ↑give • Verb Frames: Somebody s something … Useful english dictionary
