aptyalism en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /eɪˈtaɪəlɪzəm/
- /æpˈtaɪəlɪzəm/
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Hellenic *ə- Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-)der. English a- English ptyalism English aptyalism From a- + ptyalism.
Meanings
- (uncountable) Complete lack of salivation.