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cy·clo·ox·y·gen·ase

n :  an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid into prostaglandins of which some are associated with arthritic inflammation and that is held to be inactivated by aspirin giving temporary partial relief of arthritic symptoms .
 
    

 
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