Cox-2 inhibitor (n)

n03124700

type n
lex_filenum 06
def an anti-inflammatory drug that fights pain and blocks Cox-2 activity without impeding the activity of Cox-1
def increases the risk of heart attacks
examples Cox-2 inhibitors reduce the symptoms of arthritis without endangering the stomach and kidneys
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Hypernym anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory drug
Hyponym celecoxib, Celebrex; rofecoxib, Vioxx; valdecoxib, Bextra
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Hyponym anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory drug
Hypernym celecoxib, Celebrex; rofecoxib, Vioxx; valdecoxib, Bextra

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