Word: mycomembrane
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: my
co
mem
brane
Definition: A hydrophobic layer of mycolic acids in the mycobacterial cell wall
Morphemes:
Affix: myco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to fungi; the taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μύκης
Language: grc
Decoded: mukes
Meaning: mushroom or other fungus
Affix: -o-
Language: en
Decoded: -o-
PoS: Interfix
Meaning: A linking vowel inserted interconsonantally between two morphemes, to ease pronunciation, without contributing to the meaning. It frequently joins words or of Ancient Greek or Classical Latin origin in the of New Latin and international scientific vocabulary but it can also be used to join modern terms and even abbreviations, either formally or informally.
Affix: membrane
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A microscopic double layer of lipids and proteins forming the boundary of cells or organelles.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: membrāna
Language: la
Decoded: membrana
Meaning: skin or membrane that covers parts of the body