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oxytocin

/,ɑksɪ'toʊsən/

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noun
hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk
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endocrine hormone internal secretion

Definition that contains oxytocin

induction of labor (obstetrics) inducing the childbirth process artificially by administering oxytocin or by puncturing the amniotic sac