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Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor
Pronunciation
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve pain and inflammation. Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors are being studied in the prevention of colon polyps, and as anticancer drugs. Also called COX-2 inhibitor. (NCI Dictionary)
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