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Cox-2

DEFINITIONS OF: Cox-2

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n 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”
Synonyms:
cyclooxygenase-2
Type of:
Cox, cyclooxygenase
either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin
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