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cyclooxygenase vs enzyme

enzyme vs cyclooxygenase

cyclooxygenase and enzyme both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cyclooxygenase Yes No No No
enzyme Yes No No No
As nouns, enzyme is a hypernym of cyclooxygenase; that is, enzyme is a word with a broader meaning than cyclooxygenase:
  • cyclooxygenase: either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin
  • enzyme: any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
cyclooxygenase (noun) enzyme (noun)
either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
Difference between cyclooxygenase and enzyme

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