Concept information
Preferred term
sialorrhea
Definition
- Hypersalivation 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 difficulty in swallowing the excess saliva (dysphagia), which can lead to excessive spitting. (Wikipedia)
Broader concept
In other languages
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French
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/VH8-NW7BQRHJ-J
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