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Definition of Coenzymes
1. coenzyme [n] - See also: coenzyme
Medical Definition of Coenzymes
1. Organic nonprotein molecules, frequently phosphorylated derivatives of water-soluble vitamins, that bind with the protein molecule (apoenzymes) to form the active enzyme (holoenzyme). They are catalysts for the activation of enzymes. (12 Dec 1998)