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sialagogue definition

si·ala·gogue (sī al′ə gäg′)

noun

any substance that stimulates the flow of saliva

Etymology: ModL sialagogus < Gr sialon, saliva + ModL -agogus, -agogue

Related Forms:

  • sialagogic si·al′a·gog′ic (-gä′jik) adjective

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