sialogogue
|si-a-lo-gogue|
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/ˈsaɪəˌloʊɡ/
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/ˈsaɪəˌlɒɡ/
promotes saliva
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sialogogue' originates from Greek elements, specifically 'sialon' and 'agogos', where 'sialon' meant 'saliva' and 'agogos' meant 'leading'.
Historical Evolution
'sialogogue' changed from New Latin/Medieval Latin forms such as 'sialogogus'/'sialagogue' and eventually became the modern English word 'sialogogue'.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'that which leads or draws saliva', and over time it evolved into its current meaning 'an agent that promotes saliva secretion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance or agent that promotes the secretion of saliva; a salivary stimulant.
Pilocarpine is a sialogogue used to treat dry mouth.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/11/22 08:23