Word: phosphocreatine
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phos
pho
cre
a
tine
Definition: A phosphorylated derivative of creatine that is used in muscles to store chemical energy
Morphemes:
Affix: phospho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: phosphorus
Affix: creatine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An amino acid, 2-(carbamimidoyl-methyl- amino)acetic acid, which naturally occurs in vertebrates and helps to supply energy to muscle and nerve cells.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κρέας
Language: grc
Decoded: kreas
Meaning: meat