Definitions for oxytocicˌɒk sɪˈtoʊ sɪk, -ˈtɒs ɪk
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ox•y•to•cicˌɒk sɪˈtoʊ sɪk, -ˈtɒs ɪk(adj.)
of or causing the stimulation of the involuntary muscle of the uterus.
Category: Medicine
promoting or accelerating childbirth.
Category: Medicine
(n.)an oxytocic substance or drug.
Origin of oxytocic:
1850–55; oxytoc(ia) rapid childbirth (oxy -1+ Gk -tokia (tók(os) childbirth +-ia -ia )) + -ic
Princeton's WordNet
oxytocic, oxytocic drug(noun)
a drug that induces labor by stimulating contractions of the muscles of the uterus
Wiktionary
oxytocic(Noun)
An oxytocic drug.
oxytocic(Adjective)
Serving to promote uterine contractions, thus accelerating childbirth.
Origin: From ὀξύς + τόκος, from τίκτω.
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