Word: isomyosin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: i
so
my
o
sin
Definition: Any of several isomers of myosin; the commonest protein in muscle; a globulin that combines with actin to form actomyosin
Morphemes:
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: myosin
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a large family of motor proteins found in eukaryotic tissues, allowing mobility in muscles.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μῦς
Language: grc
Decoded: mus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: muscle
Affix: -in
Language: en
Decoded: -in
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an enzyme