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oxytocic

oxytocic

n. any of a group of drugs capable of stimulating contractions of the uterine muscles and used clinically to induce labor and elective or therapeutic abortion and to control postpartum bleeding. Oxytocics include ergot derivatives (e.g., ergonovine) and some prostaglandins.

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