Sialogogue
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sialagogue
[si-al´ah-gog]an agent that stimulates the flow of saliva.
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Sialogogue
A medication given to increase the flow of saliva.
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si·al·a·gogue
, sialogogue (sī-al'ă-gog, -ŏ-gog)1. Promoting saliva flow.
2. Agent having this action (e.g., anticholinesterase agents).
[sial- + G. agōgos, drawing forth]
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