Pitocin

/pɪˈtoʊsɪn/
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Definitions of Pitocin
  1. noun
    hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk
    synonyms: oxytocin
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    type of:
    endocrine, hormone, internal secretion
    the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
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