Cox-2 Inhibitor — definition

1. Cox-2 inhibitor (Noun)

1 definition

Cox-2 inhibitor (Noun) — An anti-inflammatory drug that fights pain and blocks Cox-2 activity without impeding the activity of Cox-1; increases the risk of heart attacks. ex. "Cox-2 inhibitors reduce the symptoms of arthritis without endangering the stomach and kidneys"

2 types of
anti-inflammatory anti-inflammatory drug
6 types
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