Word: sialyltransferases
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sia
lyl
trans
fer
a
ses
Definition: Plural of sialyltransferase. Any of a class of enzymes that catalyze the transfer of sialic acid moieties (especially to certain glycolipids)
Morphemes:
Affix: sialyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A univalent radical derived from sialic acid
Affix: transfer
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The conveying of genetic material from one cell to another.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: trāns-
Language: la
Decoded: trans-
Meaning: beyond
Affix: ferō
Language: la
Decoded: fero
Meaning: I bear, carry
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).