Oxytocic (Noun)
Meaning
A drug that induces labor by stimulating contractions of the muscles of the uterus.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed the oxytocic to induce labor since the due date had long passed and the baby was overdue.
- During childbirth, an oxytocic is administered to the mother to help stimulate uterine contractions and speed up the process.
- Oxytocic is often used to induce or augment labor when there are concerns about the health of the mother or the baby.
- In this case, the healthcare provider recommended using an oxytocic in combination with other methods to try and induce labor naturally.
- Pitocin is one of the most common forms of oxytocic used by doctors to induce labor and help the mother deliver her baby more quickly.