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单词 secretagogue
释义

secretagogue

noun

se·​cre·​ta·​gogue si-ˈkrē-tə-ˌgäg How to pronounce secretagogue (audio)
: a substance stimulating secretion (as by the stomach or pancreas)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Others, known as secretagogues, stimulate the human pituitary gland to release excess growth hormone. Michael Powell, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2018 For those taking insulin and/or medications such as glipizide or glyburide (insulin secretagogues), exercise can cause low blood sugar if medication dose or carbohydrate intake is not adjusted appropriately. Trihealth, Cincinnati.com, 21 Aug. 2017

Word History

Etymology

secretion + -agogue

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

secretagogue

noun

se·​cre·​ta·​gogue
variants also secretogogue
si-ˈkrēt-ə-ˌgäg How to pronounce secretagogue (audio)
: a substance that stimulates secretion (as by the stomach or pancreas)
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