Word: glycotransferase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: gly
co
trans
fer
ase
Definition: Any enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a sugar moiety
Morphemes:
Affix: glyco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: sugars
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γλυκύς
Language: grc
Decoded: glukus
Meaning: sweet
Affix: transfer
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The conveying of genetic material from one cell to another.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: trāns-
Language: la
Decoded: trans-
Meaning: beyond
Affix: ferō
Language: la
Decoded: fero
Meaning: I bear, carry
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.