oxytocic Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet


Ox`y*toc"ic adjective
Etymology
Gr. sharp, quick + birth.
Definitions
  1. (Med.) Promoting uterine contractions, or parturition. -- n. An oxytocic medicine or agent.

Webster 1913