COX-2 INHIBITOR
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Cox-2 Inhibitor.
Cox-2 Inhibitor - as a noun
An anti-inflammatory drug that fights pain and blocks cox-2 activity without impeding the activity of cox-1; increases the risk of heart attacks
Example: "Cox-2 inhibitors reduce the symptoms of arthritis without endangering the stomach and kidneys"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
anti-inflammatoryanti-inflammatory drugHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The doctor prescribed a cox-2 inhibitor to alleviate my arthritis pain."
"Some people experience stomach issues when taking cox-2 inhibitors."
"It is important to follow the recommended dosage of cox-2 inhibitors."
"The pharmacist explained the potential side effects of the cox-2 inhibitor."
"My friend's doctor switched her to a different cox-2 inhibitor."
