Word: urochromes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ur
o
chromes
Definition: Plural of urochrome. A pigment that causes the yellow color in urine. It is a breakdown product of the blood's haemoglobin and is removed by the kidneys.
Morphemes:
Affix: uro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: urine; relating to urine; liquid excretory product
Etymology Compounds: Affix: οὖρον
Language: grc
Decoded: ouron
PoS: Noun
Meaning: urine
Affix: -chrome
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: various pigments
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).