Definition of sialagogue

sial--agogue - agent that increases saliva flow

  • -agogue (-αγωγός): From Greek [agein] (to lead, induce, bring forth).

Etymology of sialagogue

late 18th century: from French, from Greek sialon ‘saliva’ + agōgos ‘leading’



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