Meaning & use
oxytocin
A hormone that promotes social bonding and is released during childbirth, breastfeeding, and physical affection.
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Levels of oxytocin rise sharply in a mother's body immediately after she gives birth.
Researchers found that petting a dog can boost oxytocin in both the owner and the pet.
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Oxytocin is sometimes nicknamed the love hormone because of its role in trust, bonding, and affectionate touch.
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