Word: lysozymes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ly
so
zymes
Definition: Plural of lysozyme; an enzyme found in saliva and sweat and tears that destroys the cell walls of certain bacteria
Morphemes:
Affix: lyso-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: lysis; dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λύω
Language: grc
Decoded: luo
Meaning: loosen
Affix: -σις
Language: grc
Decoded: -sis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process
Affix: enzyme
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A globular protein that catalyses a biological chemical reaction.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐν
Language: grc
Decoded: en
Meaning: in
Affix: ζύμη
Language: grc
Decoded: zume
Meaning: sourdough
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.