Word: proteolysis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
te
ol
y
sis
Definition: The hydrolysis of proteins into peptides and amino acids; especially as part of the digestion of food.
Morphemes:
Affix: proteo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Protein.
Affix: -lysis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: dissolving
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λύω
Language: grc
Decoded: luo
Meaning: loosen
Affix: -σις
Language: grc
Decoded: -sis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process