Word: mannosyltransferase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ma
nno
syl
trans
fer
ase
Definition: Any enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a mannose group between molecules
Morphemes:
Affix: manna
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The sugary sap of the manna gum tree which oozes out from holes drilled by insects and falls to the ground around the tree.[]
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μάννα
Language: grc
Decoded: manna
PoS: Noun
Meaning: manna
Affix: -ose
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to indicate a product of protein breakdown
Affix: -yl
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: wood, material
Affix: transfer
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The conveying of genetic material from one cell to another.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: trāns-
Language: la
Decoded: trans-
Meaning: beyond
Affix: ferō
Language: la
Decoded: fero
Meaning: I bear, carry
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.