Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
secretagogue
Noun
/ˌsiː.krɪˈtæɡ.ɒɡ/
Definition
A secretagogue is a substance that promotes secretion, particularly of hormones or other fluids in the body.
Examples
- The hormone’s role as a secretagogue was crucial in regulating digestion.
- Researchers investigated the secretagogue properties of various natural compounds.
Meaning
It refers to any agent that stimulates the secretion of substances such as hormones, enzymes, or other products from glands or cells.
Synonyms
- secretion inducer
- stimulant
- releaser
