What does oxytocic mean?

Definitions for oxytocic
ˌɒk sɪˈtoʊ sɪk, -ˈtɒs ɪkoxy·to·cic

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. oxytocic, oxytocic drugnoun

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

Wiktionary

  1. oxytocicnoun

    An oxytocic drug.

  2. oxytocicadjective

    Serving to promote uterine contractions, thus accelerating childbirth.

  3. Etymology: From ὀξύς + τόκος, from τίκτω.

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  1. oxytocic

    Oxytocic is a term referring to a drug or hormone (such as oxytocin) that stimulates contraction of the uterus, particularly to facilitate childbirth. It can also refer to the process involving the strengthening or quickening of labor contractions.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of oxytocic in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of oxytocic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6


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