cyclooxygenase-1
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Noun | 1. | cyclooxygenase-1 - an enzyme that regulates prostaglandins that are important for the health of the stomach lining and kidneys; "an unfortunate side effect of NSAIDs is that they block Cox-1" Cox, cyclooxygenase - either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin |
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