Oxytocic

Origin

From Ancient Greek ὀξύς (oxus, "swift") + τόκος (tokos, "childbirth"), from τίκτω (tiktō, "I give birth").

Full definition of oxytocic

Adjective

1. (medicine) Serving to promote uterine contractions, thus accelerating childbirth.

Derived terms

• oxytocin

Noun

1. An oxytocic drug.