Word: prothrombinases
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
th
rom
bi
na
ses
Definition: Plural of prothrombinase; coagulation factor that is converted to an enzyme that converts prothrombin to thrombin in a reaction that depends on calcium ions and other coagulation factors
Morphemes:
Affix: pro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: substituting for
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pro
Language: la
Decoded: pro
Meaning: in favour of, on behalf of
Affix: thromb-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: thrombus; a blood clot formed within a blood vessel and remaining attached to its place of origin
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θρόμβος
Language: grc
Decoded: thrombos
Meaning: lump”, “piece”, “blood clot”, “milk curd
Affix: -in
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an enzyme
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.