Word: neuroligand
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: neu
ro
li
gand
Definition: The part of a neurotransmitter that binds to a neuronal receptor
Morphemes:
Affix: neuro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: nerves, nerve tissue, or the nervous system.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νευρο-
Language: grc
Decoded: neuro-
Meaning: νευρο-
Affix: ligand
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Such an entity that binds to a central metal atom to form a coordination complex.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ligandus
Language: la
Decoded: ligandus
PoS: Participle
Meaning: tied, bound, united, fastened