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Pitocin

Pitocin Meaning & Definition
Pitocin Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Pitocin?

[n] hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk

Synonyms | Synonyms for Pitocin: oxytocin

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See Also | hormone | internal secretion

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