Word: antilipase
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: an
ti
li
pase
Definition: That counters the action of a lipase; an enzyme secreted in the digestive tract that catalyzes the breakdown of fats into individual fatty acids that can be absorbed into the bloodstream
Morphemes:
Affix: anti-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: That reacts with immunoglobins found in the specified animal.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀντι-
Language: grc
Decoded: anti-
Meaning: against
Affix: lipase
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a group of enzymes which catalyses the hydrolysis of lipids.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: lipase
Language: fr
Decoded: lipase
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a group of enzymes which catalyses the hydrolysis of lipids.