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English noun: oxytocin

1. oxytocin (body) hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk


SynonymsPitocin


Broader (hypernym)endocrine, hormone, internal secretion









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