Word: chalones
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cha
lones
Definition: Plural of chalone. Any of several polypeptide hormones that reversibly inhibit mitosis in the tissues that produce them.
Morphemes:
Affix: chalone
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of several polypeptide hormones that reversibly inhibit mitosis in the tissues that produce them.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).