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uterotonic

uterotonic

8.6
A medicine that makes the womb tighten to start labour or stop bleeding
  • noun
  • /ˌjuːtəˈroʊtɒnɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : uterotónico
  • The doctor administered a uterotonic to help control bleeding after the birth.

Examples

  • Midwives are trained to use uterotonics to prevent postpartum hemorrhage.

  • A uterotonic is often given to induce labor in certain medical situations.

  • The doctor prescribed a uterotonic medication to help with labor.

  • Many uterotonics are used during childbirth.

  • The doctor administered a uterotonic to help control bleeding after the birth.

  • A uterotonic is often given to induce labor in certain medical situations.

  • Midwives are trained to use uterotonics to prevent postpartum hemorrhage.

Synonyms

oxytocic drug
vsuterotonic
  • Specialized
7.5

A medicine that makes the womb muscles tighten to start or speed childbirth

is used to reduce bleeding after childbirth as well as to cause contractions
oxytocic
vsuterotonic
  • Specialized
9.9

A drug that makes the womb muscles contract to start labor

is broader and also used to reduce bleeding after childbirth not only for labor
ergometrine
vsuterotonic
  • Specialized
8.3

A medicine that makes the womb tighten to stop bleeding after childbirth

is also used to induce labor not only to manage postpartum bleeding
ergonovine
vsuterotonic
  • Specialized
9.9

A medicine that makes the womb tighten after childbirth to stop heavy bleeding

is the general drug category rather than one specific ergot chemical
Ergotrate Maleate
vsuterotonic
  • Specialized
9.9

A medicine that makes the womb tighten after childbirth or abortion to reduce bleeding

is the general drug class rather than a brand or product name

Surface Forms

uterotonic singular
uterotonics plural

Morphology

uterotonic = tonic (semi-transparent) = utero + tonic

The prefix 'utero' refers to the uterus, and 'tonic' implies a strengthening or stimulating effect, but the specific medical meaning may not be immediately clear to all learners.

Etymology

Uterotonic names a drug or agent made from uter- 'womb' and -tonic 'tone', like the word tonic. That's why a uterotonic is a medicine that makes the womb tighten, used to start labor or to reduce bleeding after birth.