Word: zymogen
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: zy
mo
gen
Definition: A proenzyme, or enzyme precursor, which requires a biochemical change (i.e. hydrolysis) to become an active form of the enzyme.
Morphemes:
Affix: zymo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: fermentation.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ζύμη
Language: grc
Decoded: zume
Meaning: leaven
Affix: -gen
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A producer of something, or an agent in the production of something.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γένος
Language: grc
Decoded: genos
PoS: Noun
Meaning: any type or class
Affix: -ης
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms