Meaning | Either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin. |
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Synonym | Cox |
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Narrower | cyclooxygenase-1, Cox-1 | An enzyme that regulates prostaglandins that are important for the health of the stomach lining and kidneys |
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cyclooxygenase-2, Cox-2 | An enzyme that makes prostaglandins that cause inflammation and pain and fever |
Broader | enzyme | Any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions |
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Spanish | ciclooxigenasa |
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Catalan | ciclooxigenasa |
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