Definition of Oxytocic. Meaning of Oxytocic. Synonyms of Oxytocic

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Definition of Oxytocic

Oxytocic
Oxytocic Ox`y*toc"ic, a. [Gr. ???? sharp, quick + ???? birth.] (Med.) Promoting uterine contractions, or parturition. -- n. An oxytocic medicine or agent.

Meaning of Oxytocic from wikipedia

- A uterotonic, also known as an oxytocic or ecbolic, is a type of medication used to induce contraction or greater tonicity of the uterus. Uterotonics are...
- N-DEAOP-NMT was said to not possess significant oxytocic activity relative to clinically used oxytocic drugs, and hence to have little such activity. On...
- acid have been prepared and tested for oxytocic activity. None of these products possess a significant oxytocic activity. [...] The purpose of this investigation...
- also known as dinoprostone, is a naturally occurring prostaglandin with oxytocic properties that is used as a medication. Dinoprostone is used in labor...
- acid have been prepared and tested for oxytocic activity. None of these products possess a significant oxytocic activity. [...] The purpose of this investigation...
- prostaglandin analogue of PGF2α (specifically, it is 15-methyl-PGF2α) with oxytocic properties. Carboprost's main use is to reduce postpartum bleeding during...
- G.; Freeman, Roger K.; Yaffe, Sumner J. (2008). "Castor Oil (Laxative/Oxytocic)". Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation: A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal...
- medication of the ergoline and lysergamide groups which is used as an oxytocic in obstetrics and as an antimigraine agent in the treatment of migraine...
- acid have been prepared and tested for oxytocic activity. None of these products possess a significant oxytocic activity. [...] The purpose of this investigation...
- "swift", and τόκος (tókos), meaning "childbirth". The adjective form is "oxytocic", which refers to medicines which stimulate uterine contractions, to speed...