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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

causal agent, cause, causal agency go
any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results

agent go
a substance that exerts some force or effect

drug go
a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic

medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug go
(medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease

anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory drug go
a medicine intended to reduce inflammation

Cox-2 inhibitor
an anti-inflammatory drug that fights pain and blocks Cox-2 activity without impeding the activity of Cox-1

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3 Subcategories

celecoxib, Celebrex go
a Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Celebrex) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract
rofecoxib, Vioxx go
a Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Vioxx) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract
valdecoxib, Bextra go
a Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Bextra) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract