secretagogue

English

/sɪˈkɹiː.təɡ.ɒɡ/, /sɪˈkɹiː.təˌɡɑɡ/

noun
Definitions
  • (physiology) A substance which promotes secretion.

Etymology

Affix from English secrete + Ancient Greek ἀγωγός (leading, guide, that leads, guiding, drawing, carrying, escort).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀγωγός

Gloss

leading, guide, that leads, guiding, drawing, carrying, escort

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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