pituitrin (Meaning)
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pituitrin (n.)
A substance or extract from the pituitary body.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pituitrin
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pituitrin Sentence Examples
- Pituitrin is a hormone that stimulates uterine contractions and milk ejection.
- The pituitary gland secretes pituitrin, which plays a crucial role in childbirth and lactation.
- Oxytocin, also known as pituitrin, is used to induce labor and control postpartum bleeding.
- Pituitrin is administered intravenously or intramuscularly to accelerate uterine contractions.
- Excessive use of pituitrin can lead to uterine rupture or fetal distress.
- Pituitrin is extracted from the posterior pituitary gland of cattle or pigs.
- Synthetic pituitrin is available as a medication called oxytocin.
- Pituitrin is an effective treatment for certain types of uterine atony.
- The onset of action of pituitrin is rapid, typically within 20 minutes.
- Pituitrin should be used with caution in women with conditions such as preeclampsia or eclampsia.
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A substance or extract from the pituitary body.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Pituitrin is a hormone that stimulates uterine contractions and milk ejection.
The pituitary gland secretes pituitrin, which plays a crucial role in childbirth and lactation.
Oxytocin, also known as pituitrin, is used to induce labor and control postpartum bleeding.
Pituitrin is administered intravenously or intramuscularly to accelerate uterine contractions.
