esophagosalivary reflex

e·soph·a·go·sal·i·var·y re·flex

salivation caused by irritation of the lower end of the esophagus, as by carcinoma.

Synonym(s): Roger reflex

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Roger,

Georges Henri, French physiologist, 1860-1946.

Roger reflex - salivation caused by irritation of the lower end of the esophagus. Synonym(s): esophagosalivary reflex

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e·soph·a·go·sal·i·var·y re·flex

Salivation caused by irritation at lower end of esophagus, due to carcinoma.

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