- Cofactor (linear algebra) The signed minor of a matrix
- Minor (linear algebra) as an alternative name for the determinant of a smaller matrix than that which it describes
- Cofactor (biochemistry) is a substance that needs to be present in addition to an enzyme for a certain reaction to take place.
- Shannon cofactor is a derived function of another function, a notion useful in computer science and mathematics.
- Cofactor (epidemiology) is a condition that exacerbates the effects of another condition; for instance, while chlamydia infection on its own will not cause cervical cancer, it increases the risk that HPV infection will do so.
Extensive Definition
Cofactor may refer to any of the following:
cofactors in French: Cofacteur
cofactors in Dutch: Cofactor
cofactors in Portuguese:
Co-fator