Pitocin

Meaning of the word

The word “pitocin” refers to a synthetic hormone called oxytocin, which is naturally produced by the human body. Pitocin is often used in medicine to induce labor, stimulate uterine contractions and control postpartum bleeding.

Origin of the word

The word “pitocin” originates in the term in Latin “Pituita”, which means “mucus” or “secretion”. The suffix “-in” is added to indicate that it is a chemical.

Word adverbs

– Pitocinally

Conjunctions of the word

– AND
– or
– But
– Although
– Therefore

Synonyms of the word

– Oxytocin
– Love Hormone
– Birth hormone

Word Definitions

– Synthetic hormone used to induce labor.
– Chemical that stimulates uterine contractions.
– Medicine used to control postpartum bleeding.

Phrases that the word applies

– Pitocin is often administered in cases of induced delivery.
– Pitocin can help speed up labor.
– Pitocin administration requires careful monitoring of the mother and baby.

Examples of the word in text

The patient received a dose of pitocin to stimulate uterine contractions. After a few hours, labor progressed and the baby was born healthy.

Rhymes with the word

– Girl
– Routine
– DESINTA
– Latin
– Divine

Anagrams with the word

– No anagrams were found with the word “pitocin”.

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