Word: phosphosphingolipid
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phos
phos
phin
go
li
pid
Definition: Any sphingolipid, such as sphingomyelin, that contains a phosphoryl grop
Morphemes:
Affix: phospho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: phosphorus
Affix: sphinges
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: sphinx
Affix: lipid
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a group of organic compounds including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides. Lipids are characterized by being insoluble in water, and account for most of the fat present in the human body.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λῐ́πος
Language: grc
Decoded: lipos
Meaning: animal fat