Synonyms
1. cyclooxygenase
noun. either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin.
Synonyms
- Cox-1
- cyclooxygenase-2
- enzyme
- Cox-2
- Cox
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2. cyclooxygenase-1
noun. an enzyme that regulates prostaglandins that are important for the health of the stomach lining and kidneys.
Synonyms
- Cox-1
- Cox
3. cyclooxygenase-2
noun. an enzyme that makes prostaglandins that cause inflammation and pain and fever.
Synonyms
- Cox-2
- Cox
Example sentences of the word cyclooxygenase
1. Noun, singular or mass
There are two forms of cyclooxygenase in the human body, COX-1 and COX-2.