Word: biguanide
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bi
gua
nide
Definition: Any of a class of antihyperglycemic and antimalarial drugs based upon this compound.
Morphemes:
Affix: bi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: bio-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: bis
Language: la
Decoded: bis
Meaning: twice
Affix: guanide
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any univalent radical or anion derived from guanidine