Word: mucoproteins
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mu
co
pro
teins
Definition: Plural of mucoprotein. Any of a group of widely-distributed natural compounds that exist as complexes of proteins with mucopolysaccharides
Morphemes:
Affix: muco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: mucus
Affix: protein
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πρωτεῖος
Language: grc
Decoded: proteios
Meaning: primary
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).