Pitocin (Noun)
Meaning
Hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Pitocin to help stimulate contractions for the mother who was having a difficult labor.
- After administering Pitocin, the woman's contractions became more frequent and intense.
- Pitocin was used to induce labor, as the baby was overdue and the mother's water had already broken.
- Nursing mothers often use synthetic Pitocin to stimulate milk letdown for easier latching.
- According to her medical records, Pitocin had been used in previous labors to help move the process along more quickly.