Word: tyrosinase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ty
ro
si
nase
Definition: An enzyme, similar to catechol oxidase, that catalyzes the production of phenolic pigments such as melanin.
Morphemes:
Affix: tyrosine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A nonessential amino acid 2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid found in most animal proteins, especially casein
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τῡρός
Language: grc
Decoded: turos
Meaning: cheese
Affix: -ine
Language: en
Decoded: -ine
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of chemical substances, especially basic (alkaline) substances, alkaloidal substances, or halogen elements.
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.