What does the abbreviation COX 2 mean in medical terms?
In some cases, there may be multiplied meanings of the COX 2 abbreviation. However, what does the COX 2 medical term mean?
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What is COX 2 medical abbreviation?
In the science & medicine field, the abbreviation COX 2 means Cyclooxygenase 2.
COX 2: Cyclooxygenase 2
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