Word: haptophore
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hap
to
phore
Definition: The stable, non-poisonous element of a toxin that enables it to bind to an antitoxin and become neutralized.
Morphemes:
Affix: hapto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: attachment or binding; adhesion
Affix: -phore
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Bearer, carrier or conveyor.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -φόρος
Language: grc
Decoded: -phoros
Meaning: bearing