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oxytocin

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  1. 1. n. hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk Source: wordnet
  2. 2. n:100 n. hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk Source: ecdict

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