secretagogue en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /sɪˈkɹiː.təˌɡɑɡ/ (General-American)
- /sɪˈkɹiː.təɡ.ɒɡ/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From secrete + -agogue.
Meanings
- A substance which promotes secretion of another, such as a hormone (e.g., insulin), saliva, or lymph.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| secretagogues | Number=Plur | lexicographic |