Word: normetanephrine
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: nor
me
ta
ne
phrine
Definition: A metabolite of norepinephrine that is excreted in the urine and found in certain tissues.
Morphemes:
Affix: nor-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: a compound derived from another by removal of a radical, especially by removal of methyl or methylene
Affix: meta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to metabolism; the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
Affix: epinephrine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A catecholamine hormone and neurotransmitter; as a hormone, secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress (when it stimulates the autonomic nervous system); as a neurotransmitter, synthesized from norepinephrine.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐπί
Language: grc
Decoded: epi
Meaning: upon
Affix: νεφρός
Language: grc
Decoded: nephros
Meaning: kidney
Affix: -ine
Language: en
Decoded: -ine
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of chemical substances, especially basic (alkaline) substances, alkaloidal substances, or halogen elements.