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tocolytic (s) (noun), tocolytics (pl)
An anti-contraction medication; labor suppressant: Tocolytics are medications, such as ritodrine hydrochloride, that are used to arrest premature uterine contractions.
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tocolytic (adjective), more tocolytic, most tocolytic
Concerning a drug that inhibits premature labor: Wendy was in hospital and had to undergo tocolytic therapy because her uterus was contracting at an early stage of pregnancy and had to be surpassed.
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