English noun: Cox-2 inhibitor | |||
1. | Cox-2 inhibitor (artifact) an anti-inflammatory drug that fights pain and blocks Cox-2 activity without impeding the activity of Cox-1; increases the risk of heart attacks | ||
Samples | Cox-2 inhibitors reduce the symptoms of arthritis without endangering the stomach and kidneys. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory drug | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | Bextra, Celebrex, celecoxib, rofecoxib, valdecoxib, Vioxx | ||