COX-2 inhibitors

Definition of COX-2 inhibitor

COX-2 inhibitor

(... in-HIH-bih-ter)
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve pain and inflammation. COX-2 inhibitors are being studied in the prevention of colon polyps, and as anticancer drugs. Also called cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms