Word: neoendorphin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ne
oen
dor
phin
Definition: Any of a class of naturally-occurring opioid peptides derived from the proteolytic cleavage of prodynorphin.
Morphemes:
Affix: neo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Having a structure, similar to that of neopentane, in which each hydrogen atom of a methyl group has been replaced by an alkyl group
Affix: endorphin
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a group of peptide hormones found in the brain that act as neurotransmitters and have properties similar to morphine.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: endogène
Language: fr
Decoded: endogene
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: endogenous (produced, originating or growing from within)
Affix: μορφή
Language: grc
Decoded: morphe
Meaning: shape, form
Affix: -εύς
Language: grc
Decoded: -eus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbal stems to form a masculine agent noun : -er
Affix: -in
Language: fr
Decoded: -in
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: nominal suffix
Affix: -e
Language: fr
Decoded: -e
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the feminine of adjectives.