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Oxytocin - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Oxytocin : (noun)
1: hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade
name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and
ejection of milk [syn: Pitocin]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Oxytocin : Oxytocin: A uterus (womb) and the mammary glands in the breast. Animal studies have shown that oxytocin also has a role in pair bonding, mate-guarding, and social memory.
Oxytocin is a peptide (a compound consisting of 2 or more amino acids) that is secreted by the vasopressin .
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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