Word: cytase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cy
tase
Definition: Any of a class of enzymes, found especially in cereals, that solubilize cell walls by hydrolyzing mannan, galactan, xylan and araban.
Morphemes:
Affix: cyto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: cell.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύτος
Language: grc
Decoded: kutos
Meaning: container, receptacle
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.