Word: prothrombinase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
th
rom
bi
nase
Definition: A complex that catalyzes the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin in the presence of calcium ions.
Morphemes:
Affix: pro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: similar to
Affix: thromb-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: thrombus; a blood clot formed within a blood vessel and remaining attached to its place of origin
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θρόμβος
Language: grc
Decoded: thrombos
Meaning: lump”, “piece”, “blood clot”, “milk curd
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: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.