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oxytocin in Japanese

oxytocin in Japanese is オキシトシン — oxytocin means a hormone that triggers labour contractions and milk production, and is also linked to trust and emotional bonding.

oxytocin in Japanese

オキシトシン
noun
Pronounced: okishitoshin
(hormone) A hormone that stimulates contractions during labor, and then the production of milk; also plays a role in social bonding.

What does "oxytocin" mean?

  1. noun A hormone that triggers labour contractions and milk production, and is also linked to trust and emotional bonding.
    "Oxytocin levels rise sharply during childbirth and breastfeeding."
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oxytocin in a sentence

  • Oxytocin levels rise sharply during childbirth and breastfeeding.
  • Researchers call oxytocin the "bonding hormone" because of its role in social attachment.

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What is "oxytocin" in Japanese?

"oxytocin" in Japanese is オキシトシン. oxytocin means: A hormone that triggers labour contractions and milk production, and is also linked to trust and emotional bonding.

How do you pronounce オキシトシン?

"oxytocin" in Japanese is オキシトシン, pronounced "okishitoshin".

How do you use "oxytocin" in a sentence?

Example: "Oxytocin levels rise sharply during childbirth and breastfeeding." In Japanese, "oxytocin" is オキシトシン.

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