Word: glycogenesis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: gly
co
gen
e
sis
Definition: The biosynthesis of a sugar
Morphemes:
Affix: glycogen
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A polysaccharide that is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals; converted to glucose as needed.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: glyco-
Language: fr
Decoded: glyco-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: glyco-
Affix: -gène
Language: fr
Decoded: -gene
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -gen, -genic
Affix: genesis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The origin, start, or point at which something comes into being.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: genesis
Language: la
Decoded: genesis
Meaning: generation, nativity