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oxytocin
Definitions
(Noun) The hormone and chemical in the brain that acts as the "love hormone" or "love chemical." It activates the love emotion in our brain. This also is present during childbirth and is used for delivery during labor.Usage: The oxytocin activated when I saw her.
(Noun) Drug is used for delivery of labour of pregnant women
Usage: Doctors always give oxytocin to labour women in advance of deliveries
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