Word: phospholipolysis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phos
pho
li
po
ly
sis
Definition: The hydrolysis of a phospholipid; any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes
Morphemes:
Affix: phospho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: phosphorus
Affix: lipo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: lipids; an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λῐ́πος
Language: grc
Decoded: lipos
Meaning: animal fat
Affix: -lysis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: dissolving
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λύω
Language: grc
Decoded: luo
Meaning: loosen
Affix: -σις
Language: grc
Decoded: -sis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process