Word: transglucosylase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: trans
glu
co
sy
lase
Definition: A transglycosylase that transfers glucosyl groups
Morphemes:
Affix: trans-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Transgender or transsexual, or pertaining to those who are transgender or transsexual.
Affix: gluco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: glucose
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γλυκύς
Language: grc
Decoded: glukus
Meaning: sweet
Affix: -ose
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to indicate a product of protein breakdown
Affix: -yl
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: wood, material
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.