ptyalize

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive) : To expel saliva or phlegm from the mouth; to spit. Usage This is a formal, technical, or medical term for the act of spitting. It is rarely used in everyday conversation, where "spit" is the common word. It is typically used in a descriptive or clinical context. Examples The doctor noted that the patient would frequently ptyalize small amounts of saliva. In some c...