Antisialagogue

/ˌæntɪˌsaɪˈæləɡɔɡ/ noun

Definition

A substance or drug that reduces or suppresses the flow of saliva.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + sialagogue (from Greek sialon 'saliva' + agogos 'leading/promoting'). Medical term combining Greek elements with anti-.

Kelly Says

Antihistamines are actually antisialogogues too—that dry mouth you get from allergy medicine is a side effect because histamine normally helps trigger saliva production.

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