Word: helicase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: he
li
case
Definition: An enzyme required for DNA unwinding
Morphemes:
Affix: helix
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To form or cause to form a helix.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἕλιξ
Language: grc
Decoded: elix
Meaning: something twisted or spiral
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.