Word: proteomimetics
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
te
o
mi
me
tics
Definition: Plural of proteomimetic. Any compound that mimics the structure and function of extended regions of protein surfaces.
Morphemes:
Affix: proteo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: proteasome. A complex protein, found in bacterial, archeal and eukaryotic cells, that breaks down other proteins via proteolysis.
Affix: mimetic
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A substance with similar pharmacological effects to another substance.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μῑμητικός
Language: grc
Decoded: mimetikos
Meaning: imitative
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.