OXYTOCIC

oxytocic, oxytocic drug

(noun) a drug that induces labor by stimulating contractions of the muscles of the uterus

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

oxytocic (comparative more oxytocic, superlative most oxytocic)

(medicine) Serving to promote uterine contractions, thus accelerating childbirth.

Noun

oxytocic (plural oxytocics)

An oxytocic drug.

Source: Wiktionary


Ox`y*toc"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. (Med.)

Definition: Promoting uterine contractions, or parturition.

– n.

Definition: An oxytocic medicine or agent.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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