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Cox-2 inhibitor

/ Cox-2 inhibitor /

noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1

an anti-inflammatory drug that blocks Cox-2 activity without impeding the activity of Cox-1

"Cox-2 inhibitors reduce the symptoms of arthritis without endangering the stomach and kidneys"

Type of:

anti-inflammatory anti-inflammatory drug

Kinds of:

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Semantic Complexity

51%

Sense Count

1

Total Synonyms

0

Total Relationships

6

Times Searched

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