cyclooxygenase

cyclooxygenase
noun Etymology: cycl- + oxygenase, an enzyme, from oxygen + -ase Date: 1975 an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid to prostaglandins and that has two isoforms of which one is involved in the creation of prostaglandins which mediate inflammation and pain

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  • cyclooxygenase — noun either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin • Syn: ↑Cox • Hypernyms: ↑enzyme • Hyponyms: ↑cyclooxygenase 1, ↑Cox 1, ↑cyclooxygenase 2, ↑C …   Useful english dictionary

  • cyclooxygenase-1 — noun 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 • Syn: ↑Cox 1 • Hypernyms: ↑cyclooxygenase, ↑Cox …   Useful english dictionary

  • cyclooxygenase-2 — noun an enzyme that makes prostaglandins that cause inflammation and pain and fever the beneficial effects of NSAIDs result from their ability to block Cox 2 • Syn: ↑Cox 2 • Hypernyms: ↑cyclooxygenase, ↑Cox …   Useful english dictionary

  • Cyclooxygenase-2 (Cox-2) inhibitor — A class of drugs that selectively blocks a specific enzyme called Cox 2. Blocking this enzyme impedes the production of the chemical messengers that cause the pain and swelling of arthritis inflammation. Cyclooxygenase 1 (Cox 1) is an enzyme… …   Medical dictionary

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