Word: phosphotyrosine
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phos
pho
ty
ro
si
ne
Definition: A phosphorylated derivative of tyrosine that is active in signal transduction and regulation of enzymatic activity
Morphemes:
Affix: phospho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: phosphorus
Affix: tyrosine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A nonessential amino acid 2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid found in most animal proteins, especially casein
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τῡρός
Language: grc
Decoded: turos
Meaning: cheese
Affix: -ine
Language: en
Decoded: -ine
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of chemical substances, especially basic (alkaline) substances, alkaloidal substances, or halogen elements.