Word: protamines
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
ta
mines
Definition: Plural of protamine; a simple protein found in fish sperm; rich in arginine; simpler in composition than globulin or albumin; counteracts the anticoagulant effect of heparin
Morphemes:
Affix: prot-
Language: en
Meaning: original
Affix: -amine
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An amine; a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.