Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oxytocic
Adjective
/ˌɒksɪˈtoʊsɪk/
Definition
A substance that stimulates the uterus to contract during childbirth.
Examples
- Oxytocic medications are commonly used in obstetrics.
- The doctor administered an oxytocic to help with the delivery process.
- Some natural remedies are believed to have oxytocic properties.
Meaning
Oxytocic refers to any agent that promotes or induces labor and can also be associated with causing contractions in the uterus.
Synonyms
- Labor-inducing
- Contraction-stimulating
- Uterotonics
