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Cox-2 inhibitor

co·xin·hi·bitor

uncommon

noun

1.

an anti-inflammatory drug that blocks Cox-2 activity without impeding the activity of Cox-1

  • “Cox-2 inhibitors reduce the symptoms of arthritis without endangering the stomach and kidneys”

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