Definitions for oxytocinˌɒk sɪˈtoʊ sən
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hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk
A hormone that stimulates contractions during labour/labor, and then the production of milk.
Origin: From oxytocic, from ὀξύς + τόκος, from τίκτω.
Oxytocin is a mammalian neurohypophysial hormone that acts primarily as a neuromodulator in the brain. Oxytocin plays roles in sexual reproduction, in particular during and after childbirth. It is released in large amounts after distension of the cervix and uterus during labor, facilitating birth, maternal bonding, and, after stimulation of the nipples, breastfeeding. Both childbirth and milk ejection result from positive feedback mechanisms. Recent studies have begun to investigate oxytocin's role in various behaviors, including orgasm, social recognition, pair bonding, anxiety, and maternal behaviors. For this reason, it is sometimes referred to as the "love hormone". There is some evidence that oxytocin promotes ethnocentric behavior, incorporating the trust and empathy of in-groups with their suspicion and rejection of outsiders. Furthermore, genetic differences in the oxytocin receptor gene have been associated with maladaptive social traits such as aggressive behaviour.
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A nonapeptide hormone released from the neurohypophysis (PITUITARY GLAND, POSTERIOR). It differs from VASOPRESSIN by two amino acids at residues 3 and 8. Oxytocin acts on SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS, such as causing UTERINE CONTRACTIONS and MILK EJECTION.
A hormone in humans and mammals which serves a variety of purposes.
Oxytocin is produced in the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary gland. It plays a role in intimacy, sexual reproduction of both sexes, and during and after childbirth.
The numerical value of oxytocin in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
The numerical value of oxytocin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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Oxytocin has many positive impacts on human physiology and psychology.
Oxytocin is produced during foreplay when the chemistry is right between two people.
It will get you into a blissful oxytocin state and hopefully into a deeper sleep until the baby wakes you up.
The oxytocin released in your system when you fall in love can actually increase your tolerance for physical pain.
Oxytocin is produced to shut the fear system down. So we look for a moment in a person’s life when they had an experience to cause the oxytocin to flow.
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