Word: neuroserpin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: neu
ro
ser
pin
Definition: A serine proteinase inhibitor that is expressed in neurons during embryogenesis and in the adult nervous system
Morphemes:
Affix: neuro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: nerves, nerve tissue, or the nervous system.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νευρο-
Language: grc
Decoded: neuro-
Meaning: νευρο-
Affix: serpin
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a family of proteins that inhibit serine proteases (especially trypsin)