Word: glycostructure
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: gly
co
struc
ture
Definition: A structure of glycoproteins; a conjugated protein having a carbohydrate component
Morphemes:
Affix: glyco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: glycogen; one form in which body fuel is stored; stored primarily in the liver and broken down into glucose when needed by the body
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γλυκύς
Language: grc
Decoded: glukus
Meaning: sweet
Affix: structure
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: structūra
Language: la
Decoded: structura
Meaning: a fitting together, adjustment, building, erection, a building, edifice, structure