cyclooxygenase : Idioms & Phrases
cyclooxygenase-1
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noun an enzyme that regulates prostaglandins that are important for the health of the stomach lining and kidneys
Cox-1.
- an unfortunate side effect of NSAIDs is that they block Cox-1
WordNet
cyclooxygenase-2
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noun an enzyme that makes prostaglandins that cause inflammation and pain and fever
Cox-2.
- the beneficial effects of NSAIDs result from their ability to block Cox-2