Word: antimetalloproteinase
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: an
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Definition: That counters the action of a metalloproteinase. Any of several proteinases that have a metal atom (often zinc) at their active centre
Morphemes:
Affix: anti-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Counteracting, neutralizing.
Affix: metallo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: metal
Affix: protein
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A food rich in protein, often a meat or meat substitute.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πρωτεῖος
Language: grc
Decoded: proteios
Meaning: primary
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.