Word: acyltransferases
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
cyl
trans
fer
a
ses
Definition: Plural of acyltransferase. Any of several transferase enzymes that catalyze the transfer of acyl groups between lipids.
Morphemes:
Affix: acyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of class of organic radicals, RCO-, formed by the removal of a hydroxyl group from a carboxylic acid.
Affix: transfer
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A person who transfers or is transferred from one club or team to another.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: trāns-
Language: la
Decoded: trans-
Meaning: beyond
Affix: ferō
Language: la
Decoded: fero
Meaning: I bear, carry
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.