Word: methemoglobins
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
the
mo
glo
bins
Definition: Plural of methemoglobin. An oxidized form of hemoglobin, containing ferric rather than ferrous iron, that cannot transport oxygen.
Morphemes:
Affix: meta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to metabolism; the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
Affix: haemo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Pertaining to blood; people viewed as members of a group
Affix: globin
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One of several polypeptides that are the protein components of haemoglobin or myoglobin.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).