Cyclooxygenase-2

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Cyclooxygenase-2
TermCyclooxygenase-2
Short definitioncyclooxygenase-2 - (pronounced) (SY-kloh-OK-sih-jeh-NAYS-2) An enzyme that accelerates the formation of substances that cause inflammation and pain. It can also cause tumor cells to grow. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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cyclooxygenase-2 - (pronounced) (SY-kloh-OK-sih-jeh-NAYS-2) An enzyme that accelerates the formation of substances that cause inflammation and pain. It can also cause tumor cells to grow. Some tumors have high levels of cyclooxygenase-2, and blocking its activity can reduce tumor growth. Also called COX-2 and prostaglandin endoperoxide synthase 2

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