Word: flippase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: fli
ppase
Definition: Any enzyme located in the membrane responsible for aiding the movement of phospholipid molecules between the two leaflets that compose a cell's membrane (transverse diffusion).
Morphemes:
Affix: flip
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A complete change of direction, decision, movement etc.
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.