Word: lipovesicle
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: li
pove
si
cle
Definition: Any vesicle (such as a liposome) that contains lipids
Morphemes:
Affix: lipo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: lipids; an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λῐ́πος
Language: grc
Decoded: lipos
Meaning: animal fat
Affix: vesicle
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A small bladder-like cell or cavity; a vesicula.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: vēsīcula
Language: la
Decoded: vesicula
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Little bladder.