Word: luteoprotective
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: lu
te
o
pro
tec
tive
Definition: That protects the functioning of the corpus luteum
Morphemes:
Affix: luteo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the corpus luteum; yellow endocrine tissue that forms in a ruptured Graafian follicle following the release of an ovum; it degenerates after a few days unless pregnancy has begun
Etymology Compounds: Affix: luteus
Language: la
Decoded: luteus
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: saffron yellow
Affix: protect
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prō-
Language: la
Decoded: pro-
Meaning: before, in front of
Affix: tegō
Language: la
Decoded: tego
Meaning: to cover
Affix: -ive
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to, or serving to; as: affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ivus
Language: la
Decoded: -ivus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Adjective suffix.