Cyclooxygenase
Medical term · C
An enzyme that helps blood cells known as platelets stick to each other, a key step in the formation of a blood clot.
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Blood clotA coagulated mass that occurs when blood cells stick together and form a solid.
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PlateletsSpecialized cells necessary for blood clotting.
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EnzymeA protein found in cells that speeds up chemical reactions in the body.
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COX-2 inhibitorsAbbreviation for cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors, medications that reduce pain and swelling by targeting a particular enzyme known as cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2).