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Where does “coenzyme” come from?

Coenzyme comes from English co- combined with enzyme, which derives from Latin co- and Ancient Greek ἐν and ζέω, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European yes-.

coenzyme (English): Any small molecule that is necessary for the...

Definitions

  1. Any small molecule that is necessary for the...

Ancestry of “coenzyme”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Englishco-together; mutually; jointly; partner or...
2Latinco-allomorph of con-
3Latincōn-—
4Latincumwith, along with; at; -fold
5Old LatincomAlternative form of cum
6Proto-Italickomwith, along, at
7Proto-Indo-Europeanḱómbeside, near, by, with
8Proto-Indo-EuropeanḱeDeictic particle, here; Post-positional...
9Middle Englishkyt—
10Germankitt—
11Old High Germankuti—
12Proto-West Germanickwidugum, resin
13Proto-Germanickweduzresin
14Proto-Indo-Europeangʷet-resin, gum; to say, speak
15Proto-Indo-Europeangū-to bend; curve; arch; vault; to bow, bend, arch,...
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