Word: homeodomain
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ho
me
o
do
main
Definition: A folded protein domain that binds to DNA and has a function in transcription
Morphemes:
Affix: homeo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: identity, sameness
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὁμός
Language: grc
Decoded: omos
Meaning: same
Affix: -ιος
Language: grc
Decoded: -ios
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suffix added to nouns or adjectives, forming adjectives: ertaining to, belonging to ("of").
Affix: domain
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A folded section of a protein molecule that has a discrete function; the equivalent section of a chromosome
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dominium
Language: la
Decoded: dominium
Meaning: property, right of ownership