About The Word Oxytocin
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Oxytocin
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What's The Definition Of Oxytocin?
[n] hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk
Synonyms | Synonyms for Oxytocin: Pitocin Related Terms | Find terms related to Oxytocin: See Also | hormone | internal secretion |
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