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cyclooxygenase-1 meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of cyclooxygenase-1 at MeaningMonkey.org. cyclooxygenase-1 meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.CYCLOOXYGENASE-1 noun
Definition of 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"
- synonyms: Cox-1
Source: Princeton University Wordnet