Word: coreceptor
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: core
cep
tor
Definition: A cell surface receptor that binds a signaling molecule in addition to a primary receptor in order to facilitate ligand recognition and initiate a biological process, such as entry of a pathogen into a host cell
Morphemes:
Affix: co-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: partner or subordinate in an activity
Etymology Compounds: Affix: co-
Language: la
Decoded: co-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: partner or subordinate in an activity
Affix: receptor
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A protein on a cell wall that binds with specific molecules so that they can be absorbed into the cell in order to control certain functions.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: receptor
Language: la
Decoded: receptor
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A protein on a cell wall that binds with specific molecules so that they can be absorbed into the cell in order to control certain functions.