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