CYCLOOXYGENASE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Cyclooxygenase.
Cyclooxygenase - as a noun
Either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Inflammation can be reduced by inhibiting cyclooxygenase activity."
"There are two isoforms of cyclooxygenase: COX-1 and COX-2."
"Certain medications can block the activity of cyclooxygenase."
"The expression of cyclooxygenase can be upregulated in response to injury."
"NSAIDs are a class of drugs that inhibit cyclooxygenase."
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