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cyclooxygenase /cy·clo·oxy·gen·ase/ (-ok´sĭ-jen-ās) a component of prostaglandin synthase (q.v.).
Cyclooxygenase An enzyme, found in most tissues, that helps turn some fatty acids into protaglandins. Mentioned in: Cox-2 Inhibitors
cyclooxygenase [si′klō·ok′səjĕnās] an activity of the enzyme prostaglandin endoperoxide synthase. cyclooxygenase [si″klo-ok´sĭ-jĕ-nās] an activity of the enzyme prostaglandin endoperoxide synthase. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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