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cyclooxygenase

/ˌsaɪ.kləʊˈɒk.sɪ.dʒə.neɪz/

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noun

/ˌsaɪ.kləʊˈɒk.sɪ.dʒə.neɪz/C2formalmedical
  • ruОдин из двух родственных ферментов, контролирующих выработку простагландинов и блокируемых аспирином.
  1. Enzyme regulating prostaglandinsC2formalmedical

    Either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin.

    ruФермент, регулирующий простагландины

    • Cyclooxygenase inhibitors are commonly used to reduce inflammation.
    • Aspirin works by blocking the activity of cyclooxygenase.
    • The two main forms of cyclooxygenase are COX-1 and COX-2.

    Synonymscox

Forms
  • cyclooxygenases plural form
  • cyclooxygenases' possessive plural form
  • cyclooxygenase's possessive singular form