Word: protamine
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
ta
mine
Definition: Any of various strongly basic proteins of relatively low molecular weight that are rich in arginine and are found associated especially with DNA in place of histone in the sperm cells of various animals (such as fish).
Morphemes:
Affix: prot-
Language: en
Meaning: original
Affix: -amine
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An amine; a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals