cyclooxygenase-2

Definitions of cyclooxygenase-2
  1. noun
    an enzyme that makes prostaglandins that cause inflammation and pain and fever
    synonyms: Cox-2
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    type of:
    Cox, cyclooxygenase
    either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin
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