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Oxytocic

Oxˊy-toc′ic

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Adj.
[Gr.
ὀξύσ
sharp, quick + [GREEK][GREEK][GREEK][GREEK] birth.]
(Med.)
Promoting uterine contractions, or parturition.
Noun.
An oxytocic medicine or agent.

Definition 2024


oxytocic

oxytocic

English

Adjective

oxytocic (comparative more oxytocic, superlative most oxytocic)

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

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Noun

oxytocic (plural oxytocics)

  1. An oxytocic drug.