oxytocin
1 synonym for oxytocin, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A hormone that triggers labour contractions and milk production, and is also linked to trust and emotional bonding.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Pitocin
How to use oxytocin
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
oxytocin levels
release of oxytocin
Etymology
From Greek roots meaning "swift" and "childbirth," reflecting its original discovery as a hormone that speeds up labour.
Full origin of oxytocin →Frequently asked questions
What does “oxytocin” mean?
The word “oxytocin” means a hormone that triggers labour contractions and milk production, and is also linked to trust and emotional bonding. In plain terms, a hormone involved in childbirth, breastfeeding, and forming emotional bonds with others.
How do you pronounce “oxytocin”?
“Oxytocin” is pronounced ahk-see-TOH-sihn (/ɑksiˈtoʊsɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “oxytocin” in a sentence?
Here is “oxytocin” used in a sentence: “Oxytocin levels rise sharply during childbirth and breastfeeding.”
What part of speech is “oxytocin”?
“Oxytocin” is a noun.
Where does the word “oxytocin” come from?
The word “oxytocin” comes from Greek. From Greek roots meaning "swift" and "childbirth," reflecting its original discovery as a hormone that speeds up labour.
