OXYTOCIC


Meaning of OXYTOCIC in English

/ok'si toh"sik, -tos"ik/ , Med.

adj.

1. of or causing the stimulation of the involuntary muscle of the uterus.

2. promoting or accelerating childbirth.

n.

3. an oxytocic substance or drug.

[ 1850-55; OXYTOC(IA) + -IC ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .