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parturifacient

par·tu·ri·fa·cient [ paar tree fáysh'nt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
inducing birth: inducing birth or making it easier to give birth



noun  (plural par·tu·ri·fa·cients)
Definition:
 
birth-inducing drug: a drug that induces birth or makes it easier to give birth

[Mid-19th century. < Latin parturire "be in labor" (see parturition)]
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