Word: polycomb
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: po
ly
comb
Definition: A protein (or one of a larger group) whose function is to modify gene expression via changes to chromatin
Morphemes:
Affix: poly-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: polymer
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πολύς
Language: grc
Decoded: polus
Meaning: many, much
Affix: comb
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A structure of hexagon cells made by bees for storing honey; honeycomb.