Associations to the word «Oxytocin»

Wiktionary

OXYTOCIN, noun. (hormone) A hormone that stimulates contractions during labour/labor, and then the production of milk.

Dictionary definition

OXYTOCIN, noun. Hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk.

Wise words

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