Word: trithorax
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: tri
tho
rax
Definition: A protein (or one of a larger group) whose function is to modify gene expression
Morphemes:
Affix: tri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: three
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tri-
Language: la
Decoded: tri-
Meaning: three
Affix: thorax
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The middle of three distinct divisions in an insect, crustacean or arachnid body to which the legs are attached.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θώραξ
Language: grc
Decoded: thorax
Meaning: a breastplate, cuirass, corslet