Word: ectodomain
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ec
to
do
main
Definition: The portion of a polypeptide on a cell membrane that extends beyond the membrane into the extracellular space.
Morphemes:
Affix: ecto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: outside
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐκτός
Language: grc
Decoded: ektos
Meaning: outside
Affix: domain
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A folded section of a protein molecule that has a discrete function; the equivalent section of a chromosome
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dominium
Language: la
Decoded: dominium
Meaning: property, right of ownership