Tocolytic (redirected from Tocolytic agent)

tocolytic /to·co·lyt·ic/ (to?ko-lit´ik)

1. pertaining to or causing tocolysis.

2. an agent having such an action.

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to·co·lyt·ic (tk-ltk)

adj.

Of or being an agent that arrests uterine contractions in labor.

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Tocolytic

A medication that inhibits uterine contractions.

Mentioned in: Prenatal Surgery

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tocolytic

pertaining to tocolysis.