Looking for the meaning of the word CYCLOOXYGENASES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CYCLOOXYGENASES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Cyclooxygenase
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1970s. From cyclo- + oxygen + -ase
Definition:
An enzyme involved in prostaglandin synthesis that introduces oxygen molecules into arachidonic acid at carbons 9 and 15, forms a peroxide bridge between carbons 9 and 11, and bonds carbons 8 and 12 to form a five-carbon ring. Abbreviated COX.
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 33
