Word: mycoredoxin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: my
core
do
xin
Definition: A oxidoreductase that reduces arsenates to arsenite, typically as a defence mechanism against arsenic poisoning.
Morphemes:
Affix: myco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to fungi; the taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μύκης
Language: grc
Decoded: mukes
Meaning: mushroom or other fungus
Affix: -o-
Language: en
Decoded: -o-
PoS: Interfix
Meaning: A linking vowel inserted interconsonantally between two morphemes, to ease pronunciation, without contributing to the meaning. It frequently joins words or of Ancient Greek or Classical Latin origin in the of New Latin and international scientific vocabulary but it can also be used to join modern terms and even abbreviations, either formally or informally.
Affix: redox
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or relating to any reaction in which oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously.
Affix: -in
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an enzyme