COX inhibitor

Definition / meaning of COX inhibitor

A type of drug that is used to treat inflammation and pain, and is being studied in the prevention and treatment of cancer. COX inhibitors belong to the family of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Also called cyclooxygenase inhibitor.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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