English noun: cyclooxygenase-1 | |||
1. | cyclooxygenase-1 (substance) an enzyme that regulates prostaglandins that are important for the health of the stomach lining and kidneys | ||
Samples | An unfortunate side effect of NSAIDs is that they block Cox-1. | ||
Synonyms | Cox-1 | ||
Broader (hypernym) | Cox, cyclooxygenase | ||