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cyclooxygenase-2

DEFINITIONS OF: cyclooxygenase-2

1

n an enzyme that makes prostaglandins that cause inflammation and pain and fever

Synonyms:
Cox-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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