oxytocic

Meanings

Noun

a drug that induces labor by stimulating contractions of the muscles of the uterus
An oxytocic drug.

Adj

Serving to promote uterine contractions, thus accelerating childbirth.

Origin / Etymology

Corruption of Ancient Greek ὠκυτόκος (ōkutókos), based on ὀξύς (oxús, “pointed”) instead of ὠκύς (ōkús, “swift”) + τόκος (tókos, “childbirth”).

Synonyms

oxytocic drug

Scrabble Score: 22

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Words With Friends Score: 23

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