Word: auxotrophy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: au
xo
tro
phy
Definition: The inability of a microorganism to synthesize an organic compound required for its growth, often as a result of mutation.
Morphemes:
Affix: auxo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Growth or increase.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: auxi
Language: la
Decoded: auxi
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I increase, augment
Affix: -trophy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: growth, development
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τρέφω
Language: grc
Decoded: trepho
Meaning: to maintain, support
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: o-grade