secretagogue

/sɪˈkɹiː.təˌɡɑɡ/

UK: /sɪˈkɹiː.təɡ.ɒɡ/

SꞮKɹIː · təɡɑɡ (2 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

A substance which promotes secretion of another, such as a hormone (e.g., insulin), saliva, or lymph.

Etymology

From secrete + -agogue.