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Tocolysis

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ritodrinenoun(pharmacology) A sympathomimetic drug (beta-adrenoreceptor agonist) given by intravenous infusion in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₂₁NO₃·HCl to reduce uterine contractility and arrest premature labor.
tocolytic(medicine) That suppresses premature labour
tokolyticnoun(medicine) Alternative form of tocolytic. [(medicine) Any drug that suppresses premature labour—premature giving birth.]
antioxytocicnounAny substance that counters uterine contractions.
atosibannoun(medicine) A medication that inhibits oxytocin and vasopressin, used to halt premature labour.
uterotropicnoun(medicine) A drug that causes uterine contractions and thus induces labour.
counterstimulationnounAny treatment for pain based on distraction.
cardiosuppressionnounThe suppression of normal heart activity
syntocinonnounA synthetic form of oxytocin.
oxytocicnounAn oxytocic drug.
contragestionnounPrevention of the implantation of a blastocyst.
tranquilizingnounThe act of calming a person or animal, or putting them to sleep, using a drug.
contragestiveActing to prevent implantation of a blastocyst.
menostasisnoun(medicine, archaic or homeopathy) menopause
tolycainenoun(pharmacology) An anesthetic drug.
thrombosuppressionnounsuppression of thrombosis
tolciclatenounA particular antifungal drug.
demoxytocinnounAn obstetric drug, an analogue of oxytocin.
etidocainenoun(pharmacology) A local anesthetic given by injection during surgical procedures and childbirth.
carbetocinnoun(pharmacology) an obstetric drug used to control postpartum hemorrhage and bleeding after giving birth.

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