Word: tetherins
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: te
ther
ins
Definition: Plural of tetherin. Any protein-based tether that causes retention of virions on infected cell surfaces.
Morphemes:
Affix: tether
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to restrict something with a tether.
Affix: -in
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a pharmaceutical product; any substance that causes a change in an organism's physiology or psychology when consumed
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).