Word: preprolactin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pre
pro
lac
tin
Definition: The precursor to prolactin
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; physically in front of; anterior.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: prolactin
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A peptide gonadotrophic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland; it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation in females.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: lac
Language: la
Decoded: lac
Meaning: milk