Word: alloisoleucine
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
lloi
so
leu
ci
ne
Definition: An alloisomer of isoleucine produced as a byproduct of isoleucine transamination
Morphemes:
Affix: allo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: isomeric; especially, of amino acids having two chiral centres, the second diastereoisomer to be discovered or synthesized
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἄλλος
Language: grc
Decoded: allos
Meaning: other
Affix: iso-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Forms terms relating to isomers; a compound that exists in forms having different arrangements of atoms but the same molecular weight
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἴσος
Language: grc
Decoded: isos
Meaning: equal
Affix: leucine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An essential amino acid, C6H13NO2, isomeric with isoleucine, found in most animal proteins; it is essential for growth in children.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λευκός
Language: grc
Decoded: leukos
Meaning: white
Affix: -ine
Language: en
Decoded: -ine
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of chemical substances, especially basic (alkaline) substances, alkaloidal substances, or halogen elements.