Word: proconvertase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
con
ver
tase
Definition: A proteolytic convertase. Any of several enzymes that convert a compound into smaller, biologically-active compounds
Morphemes:
Affix: pro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: substituting for
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pro
Language: la
Decoded: pro
Meaning: in favour of, on behalf of
Affix: convert
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A person who has converted to a religion.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: con-
Language: la
Decoded: con-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used in compounds to indicate a being or bringing together of several objects
Affix: vertō
Language: la
Decoded: verto
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I turn, revolve
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.