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Pitocin

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Pi·to·cin  (p-tsn)
A trademark used for preparations of oxytocin.
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Noun1.Pitocin - hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk
oxytocin
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
brand, brand name, marque, trade name - a name given to a product or service
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Sekarieh gave the example of a drug named Pitocin which is used by pregnant women to strengthen the contraction of the uterus when the baby wants to come out.
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The obstetrician evaluated her and began administering Pitocin to strengthen the contractions.
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Initially, intravenous Pitocin stimulates uterine contractions.
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