PITUITRIN

Etymology

Noun

pituitrin (uncountable)

An extract of bovine posterior pituitary hormones (i.e. oxytocin and vasopressin) formerly used in obstetrics to induce labour and to treat postpartum haemorrhage.

Source: Wiktionary


Pi*tu"i*trin, n. (Biol. Chem.)

Definition: A substance or extract from the pituitary body.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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