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Definition of Agent, tocolytic

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Agent, tocolytic: A medication that can inhibit labor, slow down or halt the contractions of the uterus. Tocolytic agents are widely used today to treat premature labor and permit pregnancy to proceed so the fetus can gain in size and maturity before birth.