either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin
"The cox enzymes play a crucial role in producing prostaglandins, which is why taking aspirin helps reduce inflammation."
A coxswain of a boat, especially of a racing crew.
"The study analyzed how cox inhibitors reduce inflammation by blocking cyclooxygenase enzymes."
Acronym of cyclooxygenase.
In plain English: A cox is the person who sits at the back of an eight-person rowing boat and steers it while shouting instructions to the crew.
"The cox steered the rowing boat with precise commands while her team pulled in unison."
Usage: A cox refers specifically to the person who steers and directs an oarless rowing shell from within the boat. This term is distinct from general captains or drivers because it applies only to crews where one member sits low in the hull rather than standing at a helm.
act as the coxswain, in a boat race
"The team captain will cox the rowing crew during today's championship match to guide them through the final stretch."
To act as coxswain for.
"The veteran rower stepped up to cox the crew during the championship race."
An English surname, from Middle English for either son of, or servant of someone named Cocke or Cook.
"Mr. Cox attended the family reunion as a proud representative of his ancestral name."
The word cox is a shortened form of coxswain. It entered English as an informal abbreviation to refer specifically to the person who steers and directs a small boat's crew.