OXYTOCIN (7 9)
\ˌɒksɪtˈɒsɪn sˈɛvən nˈa͡ɪn], \ˌɒksɪtˈɒsɪn sˈɛvən nˈaɪn], \ˌɒ_k_s_ɪ_t_ˈɒ_s_ɪ_n__ s_ˈɛ_v_ə_n n_ˈaɪ_n]\
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A hypothalamic tripeptide, enzymatic degradation product of oxytocin, that inhibits the release of melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH).
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