Compound: FDB009356 (Enzymes, bacterial)
Term: Oxytocic agent
Definition: A chemical substance used to stimulate contraction of the myometrium. oxytocics are used to induce labour, obstetric at term, to prevent or control postpartum or postabortion haemorrhage, and to assess foetal status in high risk pregnancies. they may also be used alone or with other drugs to induce abortions (abortifacients). (chebi).
Parent Term: Pharmaceutical industry
Parent Definition: A pharmacologic activity for which a chemical substance is utilized owing to its biological role.
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