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sialagogue

/ˌsaɪəˈlɔːɡ/ or /ˌsaɪəˈlɔːɡ/ or /ˌsaɪəˈlɔːɡ/ noun · British & US
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What does sialagogue mean?

noun

A substance that stimulates the flow of saliva; a substance that increases salivation. A sialagogue is often used in medicine to treat dry mouth.

Example

"The doctor prescribed a sialagogue to help the patient's mouth produce more saliva."

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