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:

Nouns denoting substances

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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