Word: cytochrome
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cy
to
chrome
Definition: Any of various related hemoproteins found in the cells of most organisms, which are an important part of cell respiration.
Morphemes:
Affix: cyto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: cell.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύτος
Language: grc
Decoded: kutos
Meaning: container, receptacle
Affix: -chrome
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: various pigments