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Prosthetic vs Cofactor - What's the difference?

prosthetic | cofactor |

As nouns the difference between prosthetic and cofactor

is that prosthetic is a prosthesis (prosthetic device) while cofactor is a contributing factor.

As an adjective prosthetic

is artificial, acting as a substitute for part of the body; relating to prosthesis.

prosthetic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • artificial, acting as a substitute for part of the body; relating to prosthesis

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A prosthesis (prosthetic device)

    • cofactor

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a contributing factor
  • (biochemistry) a substance, especially a coenzyme or a metal, that must be present for an enzyme to function
  • (biochemistry) a molecule that binds to and regulates the activity of a protein
  • (mathematics) the result of a number being divided by one of its factors