English noun: Cox-2 | |||
| 1. | Cox-2 (substance) an enzyme that makes prostaglandins that cause inflammation and pain and fever | ||
| Samples | The beneficial effects of NSAIDs result from their ability to block Cox-2. | ||
| Synonyms | cyclooxygenase-2 | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | Cox, cyclooxygenase | ||