Oxytocin - Definition
oxytocin
n 1: hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade
name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and
ejection of milk [syn: oxytocin, Pitocin]
n 1: hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade
name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and
ejection of milk [syn: oxytocin, Pitocin]