Word: protryptases
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
tryp
ta
ses
Definition: Plural of protryptase. A precursor of tryptase
Morphemes:
Affix: pro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: rudimentary
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πρό
Language: grc
Decoded: pro
Meaning: before
Affix: tryptase
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a group of serine proteinase contained in mast cells
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).