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cofactor
noun co·fac·tor \ˈkō-ˌfak-tər\
Definition of COFACTOR
1
: the signed minor of an element of a square matrix or of a determinant with the sign positive if the sum of the column number and row number of the element is even and with the sign negative if it is odd
2
: a substance that acts with another substance to bring about certain effects; especially : coenzyme
3
: something (as diet or a virus) that acts with or aids another factor in causing disease
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First Known Use of COFACTOR
1885
Rhymes with COFACTOR
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cofactor
noun co·fac·tor \ˈkō-ˌfak-tər\
Medical Definition of COFACTOR
1
: a substance that acts with another substance to bring about certain effects; especially : coenzyme
2
: something (as a diet or virus) that acts with or aids another factor in causing disease
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