Word: methemoglobin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
the
mo
glo
bin
Definition: An oxidized form of hemoglobin, containing ferric rather than ferrous iron, that cannot transport oxygen.
Morphemes:
Affix: meta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to metabolism; the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
Affix: haemo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Pertaining to blood; people viewed as members of a group
Affix: globin
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One of several polypeptides that are the protein components of haemoglobin or myoglobin.