Word: transglutaminase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: trans
glu
ta
mi
nase
Definition: Any of a family of enzymes that catalyze the reaction of lysine and glutamine groups in proteins and have a function in blood coagulation
Morphemes:
Affix: trans-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: A compound in which two atoms or groups are situated on opposite sides of some plane of symmetry passing through the compound.
Affix: gluta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: glutamic acid
Affix: -amine
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An amine; a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.