Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cox-1

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.94 in modern English

Syllables: cox-1
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

2

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

n

an enzyme that regulates prostaglandins that are important for the health of the stomach lining and kidneys

Example Sentences

"an unfortunate side effect of NSAIDs is that they block Cox-1"

Synonyms

cyclooxygenase-1

Questions

What does cox-1 mean?: an enzyme that regulates prostaglandins that are important for the health of the stomach lining and kidneys

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