Word: paraxanthin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: par
a
xan
thin
Definition: A crystalline substance closely related to xanthin, present in small quantities in urine.
Morphemes:
Affix: para-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: resembling
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παρά
Language: grc
Decoded: para
Meaning: beside; next to, near, from; against, contrary to
Affix: xanthin
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Alternative form of xanthine; crystalline oxidation product of the metabolism of nucleoproteins; precursor of uric acid; found in many organs and in urine