Word: methyltryptophan
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
thyl
tryp
to
phan
Definition: Any of several isomeric methyl derivatives of tryptophan that interfere with signalling in dendritic cells.
Morphemes:
Affix: methyl-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used to form terms describing the attachment of a methyl group
Affix: tryptophan
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An essential amino acid having an indole side chain; it is present in many foods, especially chocolate, oats, bananas and milk; it is essential for normal growth and development and is the precursor of serotonin and niacin; any specific form of this compound, or any derivative of it.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φαίνω
Language: grc
Decoded: phaino
Meaning: to appear