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First Known Use of cox
1869
First Known Use of cox
1881
COX
play
noun
\ˈkäks\
Definition of COX
: cyclooxygenase —often used with the number 1 or 2 to indicate one of the two variants of the enzyme
Origin and Etymology of cox
by shortening & alteration
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COX Defined for English Language Learners
cox
play
noun
Definition of cox for English Language Learners
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: a person who steers a rowing boat in races
Medical Dictionary
COX
noun
\ˈkäks\
Medical Definition of COX
: cyclooxygenase—often used with the number 1 or 2 to indicate one of the two variants of the enzyme Aspirin and older NSAIDs affect both COX enzymes, reducing pain and inflammation but also increasing the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding.—Food & Fitness Advisor, December 2004; see cox-1, cox-2
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