Word: tryptophans
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: tryp
to
phans
Definition: Plural of tryptophan; an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin
Morphemes:
Affix: tryptophan
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An essential amino acid having an indole side chain; it is present in many foods, especially chocolate, oats, bananas and milk; it is essential for normal growth and development and is the precursor of serotonin and niacin; any specific form of this compound, or any derivative of it.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φαίνω
Language: grc
Decoded: phaino
Meaning: to appear
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).