Word: metalloexopeptidase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
ta
lloe
xo
pep
ti
dase
Definition: An enzyme that functions as a metalloproteinase exopeptidase.
Morphemes:
Affix: metallo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: metal
Affix: exo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: outside; external
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἔξω
Language: grc
Decoded: exo
Meaning: outer; external
Affix: peptide
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The peptide bond itself.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πεπτός
Language: grc
Decoded: peptos
Meaning: digested
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.