COX-2 inhibitor


COX–2 inhibitor

noun \ˈkäks-ˈtü-\

Definition of COX-2 INHIBITOR

: any of a class of drugs used to treat the pain and inflammation of arthritis by selectively blocking the variant of cyclooxygenase causing these symptoms

First Known Use of COX-2 INHIBITOR

1994

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