antisecretory

adjective

an·​ti·​se·​cre·​tory -ˈsē-krə-ˌtȯr-ē, especially British -si-ˈkrēt-ə-rē How to pronounce antisecretory (audio)
: tending to inhibit secretion
antisecretory effects

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“Antisecretory.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/antisecretory. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.

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