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 Definitions of oxytocic  [ˌɒk sɪˈtoʊ sɪk, -ˈtɒs ɪk]  

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Definition of 'oxytocic' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) oxytocic
of or causing the stimulation of the involuntary muscle of the uterus.

2.  oxytocic
promoting or accelerating childbirth.

3. (n.) oxytocic
an oxytocic substance or drug.

Etymology:  (1850–55; oxytoc(ia) rapid childbirth (oxy -1+ Gk -tokia (tók(os) childbirth +-ia -ia )) + -ic)

Definition of 'oxytocic' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) oxytocic, oxytocic drug
a drug that induces labor by stimulating contractions of the muscles of the uterus

'oxytocic' - Nearby Entries  

oxytetracycline  oxytetracycline hydrochloride  oxytocic  oxytocic drug  oxytocin  oxytone  oxytropis  



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