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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