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A hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland that stimulates contractions of the smooth muscles in the uterus of a pregnant mammal, which facilitates the birth process; after birth, it is important in milk secretion. | A hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland that stimulates contractions of the smooth muscles in the uterus of a pregnant mammal, which facilitates the birth process; after birth, it is important in milk secretion. | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:02, 22 May 2018
A hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland that stimulates contractions of the smooth muscles in the uterus of a pregnant mammal, which facilitates the birth process; after birth, it is important in milk secretion.