Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cox-2

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.94 in modern English

Syllables: cox-2
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

2

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

n

an enzyme that makes prostaglandins that cause inflammation and pain and fever

Example Sentences

"the beneficial effects of NSAIDs result from their ability to block Cox-2"

Synonyms

cyclooxygenase-2

Questions

What does cox-2 mean?: an enzyme that makes prostaglandins that cause inflammation and pain and fever

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