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cox-2

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Noun

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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Synonyms:
cyclooxygenase-2 Cox-2

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Words contain "cox-2":
cox-2 cox-2 inhibitor

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