Word: sortase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sor
tase
Definition: Any of a group of prokaryotic enzymes that form pili through cleavage and isopeptide bonding of precursors
Morphemes:
Affix: sort
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Group, company.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sortire
Language: la
Decoded: sortire
Meaning: draw lots, divide, choose
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.