Word: thrombase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: throm
base
Definition: thrombin; an enzyme that acts on fibrinogen in blood causing it to clot
Morphemes:
Affix: thromb-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: thrombus; a blood clot formed within a blood vessel and remaining attached to its place of origin
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θρόμβος
Language: grc
Decoded: thrombos
Meaning: lump”, “piece”, “blood clot”, “milk curd
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.