Word: xylosyltransferase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: xy
lo
syl
trans
fer
ase
Definition: Any glycosyltransferase that catalyzes the transfer of xylose; a sugar extracted from wood or straw; used in foods for diabetics
Morphemes:
Affix: xylose
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One of the pentoses, C5H10O5, a white crystalline sugar, derived from wood.
Affix: -yl
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: wood, material
Affix: transfer
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The conveying of genetic material from one cell to another.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: trāns-
Language: la
Decoded: trans-
Meaning: beyond
Affix: ferō
Language: la
Decoded: fero
Meaning: I bear, carry
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.