secretagogue
secretagogue · secretagogues
A substance which promotes secretion of another, such as a hormone, saliva, or lymphA substance which promotes secretion of another, such as a hormone (e.g., insulin), saliva, or lymph.
UK/sɪˈkɹiː.təɡ.ɒɡ/US/sɪˈkɹiː.təˌɡɑɡ/
Meaning
1 sensesA substance which promotes secretion of another, such as a hormone (e.g., insulin), saliva, or lymph.
Origin
From secrete + -agogue.From secrete + -agogue.
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Forms
plural: secretagogues| Singular | secretagogue |
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Word family
1 related wordsDerivedsecretagogin