Word: metalloproteinase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
ta
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pro
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nase
Definition: Any of several proteinases that have a metal atom (often zinc) at their active centre
Morphemes:
Affix: metallo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: metal
Affix: protein
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πρωτεῖος
Language: grc
Decoded: proteios
Meaning: primary
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.