Word: autophosphorylation
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: au
to
phos
phor
y
la
tion
Definition: The phosphorylation of a kinase protein catalyzed by its own enzymatic activity
Morphemes:
Affix: auto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: auto- (relating to cars)
Affix: phosphor
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of various compounds of transition metals or of rare earths that exhibit phosphorescence.
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: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ātiō
Language: la
Decoded: -atio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Form of -tiō appended to nouns