cyclooxygenase : Idioms & Phrases

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cyclooxygenase-1

  • 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
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cyclooxygenase-2

  • 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
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