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COX-2 inhibitor   (kŏks'tōō')   
n.  Any of a class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that selectively block prostaglandin formation so as to cause minimal gastrointestinal side effects.

[From c(yclo)ox(ygenase)-2, enzyme involved in the production of prostaglandins.]
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Main Entry: COX–2 inhibitor
Function: noun
: any of a class of drugs (as celecoxib) that selectively block the isoform COX-2 but not the isoform COX-1 ofcyclooxygenase and that are intended to relieve the pain and inflammation of arthritis while minimizing gastrointestinal side effects called also COX-2 blocker
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COX-2 inhibitor n.
Any of a class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs thought to have fewer side effects than traditional NSAIDs.

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