Word: lysosomal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ly
so
so
mal
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or originating in lysosomes.
Morphemes:
Affix: lyso-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: lysis; dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λύω
Language: grc
Decoded: luo
Meaning: loosen
Affix: -σις
Language: grc
Decoded: -sis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process
Affix: -some
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Characterized by some specific condition or quality, usually to a considerable degree.
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.