cofactor
noun
co·fac·tor
ˈkō-ˌfak-tər
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 (such as diet or a virus) that acts with or aids another factor in causing disease
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“Cofactor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cofactor. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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