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enzyme vs cyclooxygenase

cyclooxygenase vs enzyme

enzyme and cyclooxygenase both are nouns.

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

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