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Noun: Cox-2 inhibitor
  1. An anti-inflammatory drug that fights pain and blocks Cox-2 activity without impeding the activity of Cox-1; increases the risk of heart attacks
    "Cox-2 inhibitors reduce the symptoms of arthritis without endangering the stomach and kidneys"

Type of: anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory drug

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