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sialogogue

/sɪˈæləɡoʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does sialogogue mean?

noun

A sialogogue is a substance that stimulates the secretion of saliva. It is often used in medicine to treat dry mouth or to facilitate swallowing.

Example

"The doctor prescribed a sialogogue to help the patient recover from her dry mouth condition."

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