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(SY-kloh-OK-sih-jeh-NAYZ …)
| | An enzyme that speeds up the formation of substances that cause inflammation and pain. It may also cause tumor cells to grow. Some tumors have high levels of cyclooxygenase-2 and blocking its activity may reduce tumor growth. Also called COX-2 and prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2. |
| Previous Definitions: | cyanogenic glucoside, cyanosis, CYC116, cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor, cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitor | | Next Definitions: | cyclophosphamide, cyclosporine, Cymbalta, cyproheptadine, cyproterone acetate |
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