Word: propilin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
pi
lin
Definition: A polypeptide that is a precursor of pilin; refers to a class of fibrous proteins that are found in pilus structures in bacteria
Morphemes:
Affix: pro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: similar to
Affix: pilus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A bacterial protein that has several biochemical functions
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pilus
Language: la
Decoded: pilus
Meaning: hair
Affix: -in
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a pharmaceutical product; any substance that causes a change in an organism's physiology or psychology when consumed