tocolysis

noun

to·​col·​y·​sis tō-ˈkäl-ə-səs How to pronounce tocolysis (audio)
plural tocolyses -ˌsēz How to pronounce tocolysis (audio)
: inhibition of uterine contractions

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“Tocolysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/tocolysis. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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