secretagogue


se·cre·ta·gogue

noun \si-ˈkrē-tə-ˌgäg\

Definition of SECRETAGOGUE

: a substance stimulating secretion (as by the stomach or pancreas)

Origin of SECRETAGOGUE

secretion + -agogue
First Known Use: 1919

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