What does COX mean?

Definitions for COX
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Princeton's WordNet

  1. cyclooxygenase, Coxnoun

    either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin

  2. coxswain, coxverb

    the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew

  3. coxverb

    act as the coxswain, in a boat race

Wiktionary

  1. coxnoun

    A coxswain of a boat, especially of a racing crew.

  2. coxverb

    To act as coxswain.

  3. Coxnoun

    for either son of, or servant of someone named Cocke or Cook.

ChatGPT

  1. cox

    Cox has different meanings in different contexts: 1. As a surname: It's a common English last name. 2. In rowing: A cox, or coxswain, is the person in charge of navigation and steering on a rowing boat. 3. In medicine: It is an abbreviation for cyclooxygenase, an enzyme that produces prostaglandins, which are responsible for inflammation and pain. 4. In telecommunications: Cox Communications is an American company providing digital cable television, telecommunications and home automation services. 5. In statistics: It could refer to Cox proportional hazards model, a regression model used in biostatistics and survival analysis. 6. Horticulture: Cox, or Cox's Orange Pippin, is a variety of apple.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Coxnoun

    a coxcomb; a simpleton; a gull

  2. Etymology: [OE. cokes. Cf. Coax.]

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  1. COX

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Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. COX

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Cox is ranked #78 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Cox surname appeared 261,231 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 89 would have the surname Cox.

    82.6% or 215,829 total occurrences were White.
    12% or 31,531 total occurrences were Black.
    2.3% or 6,087 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    1.8% or 4,754 total occurrences were of two or more races.
    0.6% or 1,750 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
    0.5% or 1,306 total occurrences were Asian.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of COX in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of COX in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of COX in a Sentence

  1. Elaine Higgleton:

    It's probably that transgender figures have had a much higher profile in the media -- you only have to think of people like Caitlyn Jenner and Laverne Cox and programs like 'Orange is the New Black', i think there's been a lot more awareness of gender issues which has led people to use these terms more.

  2. Stephen Binhak:

    We learned from President Richard Nixon that the Saturday Night Massacre with the firing of Archibald Cox -- that is, an interference with the investigation into President Richard Nixon -- was enough to spur an impeachment inquiry on the White House side, and I think the same evidence exists here.

  3. Karen Cox:

    I have a child of my own so I know how that goes. God put it on my heart to go and help her out, the law enforcement official told WBKO. Corbitts mother Karen Cox, was quick to snap a photo of the sweet scene and share it to Facebook, where it later circulated among police support group Kentucky Going Blue. Cox thanked the official for taking the time out of his own break to carry the fussy baby, who quickly relaxed once Hampton held him. The image has since gone viral with over 1,200 likes and more than 480 shares to date. This is far beyond the call of duty!! Love this!!! one commenter said, while others applauded Hampton as a fantastic officer and awesome gentleman. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Despite all the hype, Hampton said that taking a minute to calm down baby Zerak was simply the right thing to do. All glory goes to God. We had a fallen trooper, Eric Chrisman, who said God first, family second, and everyone is family, he told the Post. We treat everyone like we want our family treated. CLICK HERE FOR THE ALL-NEW FOXBUSINESS.COM The officers wife, Kristen, said that the small act of kindness is just one example of her husbands compassionate character. We have a 1-year-old and we know exactly what thats like! it is really cool though because he does help people a lot, but this time he actually got recognition.

  4. Bakari Sellers:

    Mr. Cox told me, a grown Black man, that he was not f***ing going to be bullied, so I walked out and I want you to know that the sheriff was very, very apologetic and diplomatic. The sheriff wanted to make sure that the family saw the video but it was the county attorney that gave us this back and forth.

  5. David Valadao:

    Obviously, it is not going to work in Democrat TJ Cox favor, no one knows who Democrat TJ Cox is.

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