English Explanatory Dictionary

secretagogue

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A substance which promotes secretion of another, such as a hormone (e.g., insulin), saliva, or lymph.

Pronunciation

/sɪˈkɹiː.təɡ.ɒɡ/ /sɪˈkɹiː.təˌɡɑɡ/

Word forms

secretagogue secretagogues

Etymology

From secrete + -agogue.

Derived words

secretagogin
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