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cyclooxygenase-1

cyc·loo·xy·genase

uncommon

noun

1.

an enzyme that regulates prostaglandins that are important for the health of the stomach lining and kidneys

  • “an unfortunate side effect of Nsaids is that they block Cox-1”
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