salivation caused by irritation of the lower end of the esophagus, as by carcinoma. Synonym(s): Roger reflex
Roger,
Georges Henri, French physiologist, 1860-1946. Roger reflex - salivation caused by irritation of the lower end of the esophagus. Synonym(s): esophagosalivary reflex
e·soph·a·go·sal·i·var·y re·flex
Salivation caused by irritation at lower end of esophagus, due to carcinoma.