Word: sulfoglycolipid
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sul
fog
ly
co
li
pid
Definition: Any of several glycolipids that contain sulfate groups
Morphemes:
Affix: sulfo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: sulphur
Affix: glyco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: glycogen; one form in which body fuel is stored; stored primarily in the liver and broken down into glucose when needed by the body
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γλυκύς
Language: grc
Decoded: glukus
Meaning: sweet
Affix: lipid
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a group of organic compounds including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides. Lipids are characterized by being insoluble in water, and account for most of the fat present in the human body.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λῐ́πος
Language: grc
Decoded: lipos
Meaning: animal fat