Word: isozeaxanthin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: i
so
zea
xan
thin
Definition: A cis-trans isomer of zeaxanthin; yellow carotenoid (isomeric with lutein and occurs widely with it) that is the main pigment in yellow Indian corn
Morphemes:
Affix: iso-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: (of an aliphatic compound, especially a fatty acid) Having a branch on the penultimate carbon atom of a chain.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἴσος
Language: grc
Decoded: isos
Meaning: equal
Affix: zeaxanthin
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A yellow crystalline carotenoid alcohol that occurs widely with lutein, with which it is isomeric, and is the chief pigment of maize
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Zea
Language: NL.
Decoded: Zea
Meaning: genus name of Indian corn
Affix: xanthin
Language: en
Decoded: xanthin
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Alternative form of xanthine; crystalline oxidation product of the metabolism of nucleoproteins; precursor of uric acid; found in many organs and in urine