Word: minicells
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mi
ni
cells
Definition: Plural of minicell. An achromosomal cell resulting from aberrant cell division, containing RNA and protein but little or no chromosomal DNA.
Morphemes:
Affix: mini-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Smaller version of an item than usual.
Affix: cell
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The basic unit of a living organism, consisting of a quantity of protoplasm surrounded by a cell membrane, which is able to synthesize proteins and replicate itself.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cella
Language: la
Decoded: cella
Meaning: chamber, small room, compartment
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.