Biologically Active Substance
coenzyme Audio
co·en·zyme [ koh-en-zahym ]
Etymology:
Latin co = together + Greek en = in + zyme = leaven
Definitions related to coenzymes:
  • A small organic molecule, often made from B vitamins, that helps enzymes function in the body.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • Small molecules that are required for the catalytic function of ENZYMES. Many VITAMINS are coenzymes.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • (coenzyme analog) Synthetic or natural chemical compounds which resemble naturally occurring coenzymes in structure and/or function.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
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