Word: biomembranes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bi
o
mem
branes
Definition: Plural of biomembrane. Any biological membrane, but especially that of a cell
Morphemes:
Affix: bio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: organic life
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βίο-
Language: grc
Decoded: bio-
Meaning: βίο-
Affix: membrane
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A microscopic double layer of lipids and proteins forming the boundary of cells or organelles.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: membrāna
Language: la
Decoded: membrana
Meaning: skin or membrane that covers parts of the body
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.