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uterotonic

/ˌjuːtəˈrɒtɪk/

/ˌjuːtəˈrɑːtɪk/

Translations

uterotonicnoun

uterotonics

/ˌjuːtə.rəˈtɒn.ɪk/

/ˌjuːtəroʊˈtɑːnɪk/

Medical term for an agent or drug that stimulates uterine contractions; usually countable.

uterotonicadjective

/ˌjuːtəˈrɒtɪk/

/ˌjuːtəˈrɑːtɪk/

The doctor prescribed a uterotonic medication to help with the contractions.

Врач прописал утеротоническое лекарство, чтобы помочь с сокращениями.

Synonyms

uterotonicnoun

A drug or other agent that induces contraction of the uterus, especially to induce labor or reduce postpartum hemorrhage.

Oxytocin is the most commonly administered uterotonic in modern obstetrics.

uterotonicadjective

Relating to or causing contraction of the uterus.

The doctor administered a uterotonic drug to help manage postpartum bleeding.