Definition of Uterotonic

1. Adjective. (anatomy) That supplies tone (overcomes relaxation) to the uterine muscle ¹

2. Noun. (medicine) Any medication that has this effect ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Uterotonic

1. 1. Giving tone to the uterine muscle. 2. An agent that overcomes relaxation of the muscular wall of the uterus. Origin: utero-+ G. Tonos, tone, tension (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Uterotonic

uterometer
uteroparietal
uteropelvic
uteroperitoneal fistula
uteropexy
uteroplacental
uteroplacental apoplexy
uteroplacental circulation
uteroplasty
uterosacral
uterosacral ligament
uterosalpingography
uteroscope
uterotomy
uterotonic (current term)
uterotonics
uterotropic
uterotubal
uterotubography
uteroventral
uteroverdine
uterovesical
uterovesical fold
uterovesical ligament
uterus acollis

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