Category: S

An excess secretion of saliva. The secretion of saliva by the salivary glands of the mouth, increased in response to the chewing action of the jaws or to the thought, taste, smell, or sight of food. A small but regular flow of saliva is maintained to promote cleanliness in the mouth even when food is…

The enzyme present in saliva that is necessary for carbohydrate digestion. An enzyme found in saliva that breaks down starch into simple sugars; produced by the salivary glands.  

A sexual variance characterized by sexual gratification through damaging or soiling the clothes and/or body of a woman or a representation of a woman. A variance found almost exclusively in men.  

A solution of any salt, but usually referring to sodium chloride. A solution made of distilled water and sodium chloride, which is introduced into the body intravenously through a drip. An isotonic liquid preparation of salt and distilled water used for infusion or irrigation. A solution of a salt, usually sodium chloride, and distilled water.…

A means of abortion involving prematurely inducing labor by injecting a saline solution into the amniotic sac.  

An abortion procedure used after the sixteenth week of pregnancy in which a strong saline solution is injected into the amniotic sac, triggering expulsion of the fetus.  

A form of abortion performed between the 13th and 19th week of pregnancy. It involves the removal of about 200cc of amniotic fluid and replacing it with a saline solution. Labor is then induced and the fetus is expelled.  

Chemical salts that rush food through the bowels. A salt, such as epsom salts, used to produce evacuation of the bowel.  

Saline induction.  

A condition caused by the consumption of large doses of aspirin. The effects of poisoning due to too much salicylic acid. Symptoms include headache, tinnitus; faintness and vomiting. Poisoning due to an overdose of aspirin or other salicylate-containing compounds. The main symptoms are headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), disturbances of vision, vomiting, and…