Word: enterolactones
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: en
ter
o
lac
tones
Definition: Plural of enterolactone. The lignan lactone rac-(8α,8'β)-3,3'-dihydroxylignano-9,9'-lactone; a phytoestrogen produced by intestinal microflora from precursors in plant food
Morphemes:
Affix: entero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: relating specifically to the small intestine.
Affix: lactone
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A cyclic intramolecular ester derived from a hydroxy acid
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).