Word: polysialyltransferase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: po
ly
sia
lyl
trans
fer
ase
Definition: Any transferase that promotes polysialylation
Morphemes:
Affix: poly-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: polymer
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πολύς
Language: grc
Decoded: polus
Meaning: many, much
Affix: sialyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A univalent radical derived from sialic acid
Affix: transfer
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The conveying of genetic material from one cell 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.