Definition of Cyclooxygenase-2

1. Noun. An enzyme that makes prostaglandins that cause inflammation and pain and fever. "The beneficial effects of NSAIDs result from their ability to block Cox-2"

Exact synonyms: Cox-2
Generic synonyms: Cox, Cyclooxygenase

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cyclooxygenase-2

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cycloolefins
cyclooxygenase
cyclooxygenase
cyclooxygenase-1
cyclooxygenase-2 (current term)
cyclooxygenase inhibitor
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cyclopaedias
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cycloparaffins
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cyclopentamine hydrochloride

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