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| | 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 COX-2 and blocking its activity may reduce tumor growth. Also called prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 and cyclooxygenase-2. |
| Previous Definitions: | coumarin, coumestan, coumestrol, counseling, COX inhibitor | | Next Definitions: | COX-2 inhibitor, Cozaar, CP-358,774, CP-547,632, CP-609,754 |
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