Word: microRNA
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mi
cror
na
Definition: A single-stranded, non-coding form of RNA, having only about 20-30 nucleotides, that has a number of functions including the regulation of gene expression
Morphemes:
Affix: micro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Very small.
Affix: RNA
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Initialism of ribonucleic acid; a long linear polymer of nucleotides found in the nucleus but mainly in the cytoplasm of a cell where it is associated with microsomes; it transmits genetic information from DNA to the cytoplasm and controls certain chemical processes in the cell