Word: enterotoxigenic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: en
ter
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to
xi
ge
nic
Definition: That produces enterotoxins; a protein exotoxin released by a microorganism that targets the intestines
Morphemes:
Affix: entero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: relating specifically to the small intestine.
Affix: toxi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: poison
Affix: -in
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an antibiotic
Affix: -genic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: produced or generated by something