Word: formylglutathione
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: for
myl
glu
ta
thi
one
Definition: The S-formyl derivative of glutathione that is an intermediate in the metabolism of methanol and formaldehyde
Morphemes:
Affix: formyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The univalent radical -CHO, derived from formaldehyde, that is characteristic of aldehydes
Affix: gluta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: glutamic acid
Affix: thio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: containing sulfur / sulphur, especially a compound in which oxygen has been replaced by this element
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θεῖον
Language: grc
Decoded: theion
Meaning: sulfur
Affix: -one
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a ketone; any of a class of organic compounds having a carbonyl group linked to a carbon atom in each of two hydrocarbon radicals