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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of several enzymes that catalyze a cyclooxygenation reaction, but especially the conversion of arachidonic acid into prostaglandins (prostanoids); their inhibition is the mode of action of the NSAIDs aspirin and ibuprofen.
2. 2
   either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

cox

Related phrases

cyclooxygenase-1cyclooxygenase-2arachidonic acid

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