Word: proenzyme
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
en
zyme
Definition: Any inactive precursor of an enzyme that is converted to an enzyme by proteolysis; a zymogen
Morphemes:
Affix: pro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: similar to
Affix: enzyme
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A globular protein that catalyses a biological chemical reaction.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐν
Language: grc
Decoded: en
Meaning: in
Affix: ζύμη
Language: grc
Decoded: zume
Meaning: sourdough