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oxytocin

/ˌɒk.sɪˈtəʊ.sɪn/

翻译: 由下丘脑产生、由垂体后叶释放的一种激素,能促进分娩时子宫收缩和哺乳时乳汁排出;也常被通俗地称为与爱、依恋、信任和亲密关系相关的激素。

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/ˌɒk.sɪˈtəʊ.sɪn/C1formalmedical
  • zh由下丘脑产生、由垂体后叶释放的一种激素,能促进分娩时子宫收缩和哺乳时乳汁排出;也常被通俗地称为与爱、依恋、信任和亲密关系相关的激素。

A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland, which stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and milk ejection during breastfeeding.

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  1. C1formalmedical

    A hormone produced in the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland, which plays a key role in childbirth, lactation, and social bonding.

    zh催产素

    • Oxytocin is often called the 'love hormone' because it is released during hugging and bonding.
    • During labor, the body releases oxytocin to stimulate uterine contractions.
    • Breastfeeding triggers the release of oxytocin, which helps with milk ejection.
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