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COX-1
I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An enzyme that regulates prostaglandins that are important for the health of the stomach lining and kidneys
Example:
an unfortunate side effect of NSAIDs is that they block Cox-1
Synonyms:
Cox-1; cyclooxygenase-1
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("Cox-1" is a kind of...):
Cox; cyclooxygenase (either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin)
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