coenzyme

n. a nonprotein, organic compound that functions with the protein portion of an enzyme (an apoenzyme). Most enzymes fail to function without a specific coenzyme, which is often a vitamin.

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May 10th 2024

brain abscess

a circumscribed collection of pus that may occur in any part of the brain and, depending on its location, may produce deficits in any neurological function. Brain abscesses are often secondary to infections.