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CYCLOOXYGENASE INHIBITORS

\sˈa͡ɪkluːksˌɪd͡ʒənˌe͡ɪs ɪnhˈɪbɪtəz], \sˈa‍ɪkluːksˌɪd‍ʒənˌe‍ɪs ɪnhˈɪbɪtəz], \s_ˈaɪ_k_l_uː_k_s_ˌɪ_dʒ_ə_n_ˌeɪ_s ɪ_n_h_ˈɪ_b_ɪ_t_ə_z]\

Definitions of CYCLOOXYGENASE INHIBITORS

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Compounds or agents that combine with cyclooxygenase (PROSTAGLANDIN-ENDOPEROXIDE SYNTHASE) and thereby prevent its substrate-enzyme combination with arachidonic acid and the formation of eicosanoids, prostaglandins, and thromboxanes.

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