| NOUN | substance | Cox-1, cyclooxygenase-1 | an enzyme that regulates prostaglandins that are important for the health of the stomach lining and kidneys |
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| Meaning | An enzyme that regulates prostaglandins that are important for the health of the stomach lining and kidneys. | |
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| Synonym | cyclooxygenase-1 | |
| Broader | cyclooxygenase, Cox | Either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin |
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