1. Promoting the flow of saliva. 2. An agent having this action ( e.g., anticholinesterase agents). SYN: ptyalagogue, sialogogue. [sial- + G. agogos, drawing forth]
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a drug that promotes the secretion of saliva. parasympathomimetic drugs have this action.
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si·al·a·gogue (si-alґə-gog) [sial- + -agogue] an agent that promotes the flow of saliva. Called also ptyalagogue.Medical dictionary. 2011.