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单词 sialagogue
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Definition of sialagogue in English:

sialagogue

noun ˈsʌɪələɡɒɡsīˈaləˌɡäɡ
Medicine
  • A drug that promotes the secretion of saliva.

    〔医〕催涎剂

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is used as a stimulant in languid states of the system, and as a sialagogue in paralysis of the tongue and mouth.
    • The use of sialogogues in an obstructed or acutely inflamed gland may actually temporarily increase the amount of pain.
    • By its sialagogue and stimulant effects upon the gastric membranes it promotes digestion.
    • The use of chloral hydrate should be avoided in studies exploring the in vivo responses to sialagogues.
    • Treatment is simple and includes resting the voice, along with warm sialogogues for symptom relief.

Origin

Late 18th century: from French, from Greek sialon 'saliva' + agōgos 'leading'.

Definition of sialagogue in US English:

sialagogue

nounsīˈaləˌɡäɡ
Medicine
  • A drug that promotes the secretion of saliva.

    〔医〕催涎剂

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Treatment is simple and includes resting the voice, along with warm sialogogues for symptom relief.
    • By its sialagogue and stimulant effects upon the gastric membranes it promotes digestion.
    • The use of chloral hydrate should be avoided in studies exploring the in vivo responses to sialagogues.
    • The use of sialogogues in an obstructed or acutely inflamed gland may actually temporarily increase the amount of pain.
    • It is used as a stimulant in languid states of the system, and as a sialagogue in paralysis of the tongue and mouth.

Origin

Late 18th century: from French, from Greek sialon ‘saliva’ + agōgos ‘leading’.

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