Word: ceramidase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cer
a
mi
dase
Definition: An enzyme that separates the two parts of ceramide.
Morphemes:
Affix: cerebro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: cerebrum; anterior portion of the brain consisting of two hemispheres; dominant part of the brain in humans
Affix: -ose
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to indicate a product of protein breakdown
Affix: -ide
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Any of a group of related compounds - azide, polysaccharide, glycoside.
Affix: ammonia
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A solution of this compound in water used domestically as a cleaning fluid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sal ammoniacus
Language: la
Decoded: sal ammoniacus
Meaning: salt of Amun, ammonium chloride
Affix: -ide
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Any of a group of related compounds - azide, polysaccharide, glycoside.
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.