 cyclooxygenase-1 |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (biology,chemistry,biochemistry) an enzyme that regulates prostaglandins that are important for the health of the stomach lining and kidneys | |
| Synonyms: | cox-1 | |
| Examples: | "an unfortunate side effect of Nsaids is that they block Cox-1" |
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| Related terms: | cox | |
| Similar spelling: |
cyclooxygenase cyclooxygenase-2 |
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