Word: proteolipid
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
te
o
li
pid
Definition: Any lipoprotein that is soluble in lipids
Morphemes:
Affix: proteo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Protein.
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