A uterotonic is an agent used to induce contraction or greater tonicity of the uterus. Uterotonics are used both to induce labor, and to reduce postpartum hemorrhage. Some uterotonics act as analogues of oxytocin. An oxytocinergic, or oxytocic, means `having to do with oxytocin (OXT)`. The Oxytocin Receptor (OXTR) is the binding and activation s.....
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Having a positive effect on an unspecified nature of the uterus.
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1. Giving tone to the uterine muscle. ... 2. An agent that overcomes relaxation of the muscular wall of the uterus. ... Origin: utero-+ G. Tonos, tone, tension ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(u″tәr-o-ton´ik) increasing the tone of uterine muscle. an agent that so acts.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: yū′tĕr-ō-ton′ik Definitions: 1. Giving tone to the uterine muscle. 2. An agent that overcomes relaxation of the muscular wall of the uterus.
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