Word: ecdysteroids
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ec
dy
ster
oids
Definition: Plural of ecdysteroid. Any of a group of hormones responsible for moulting in insects and other functions in other invertebrates and plants.
Morphemes:
Affix: ecdysis
Language: en
Meaning: shedding, moulting
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐκ
Language: grc
Decoded: ek
Meaning: out
Affix: δύω
Language: grc
Decoded: duo
Meaning: I get in
Affix: sterol
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any steroid that contains a hydroxyl group in the 3-position of the A-ring.
Affix: -oid
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.