cyclooxygenase

cy·clo·ox·y·gen·ase

 (sī′klō-ŏk′sĭ-jə-nās′, -nāz′)

n.

1. See COX-1.

2. See COX-2.

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Noun

1.

cyclooxygenase - either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin Cox enzyme - any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions Cox-1, cyclooxygenase-1 - an enzyme that regulates prostaglandins that are important for the health of the stomach lining and kidneys; "an unfortunate side effect of NSAIDs is that they block Cox-1" Cox-2, cyclooxygenase-2 - 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"

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