 oxytocin |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (biology,anatomy,biochemistry) hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk | |
| Synonyms: | pitocin | |
| Related terms: | hormone Pitocin trade_name | |
| Similar spelling: |
oxytocic |
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