Word: thiouracil
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: thi
o
u
ra
cil
Definition: Any of a class of heterocycles based on 2-thioxo-1H-pyrimidin-4-one; the parent compound interferes with the synthesis of thyroxine and is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism
Morphemes:
Affix: thio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: containing sulfur / sulphur, especially a compound in which oxygen has been replaced by this element
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θεῖον
Language: grc
Decoded: theion
Meaning: sulfur
Affix: uro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: urine; relating to urine and the urinary system.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: οὖρον
Language: grc
Decoded: ouron
PoS: Noun
Meaning: urine
Affix: acetic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or pertaining to acetic acid or its derivatives
Etymology Compounds: Affix: acētum
Language: la
Decoded: acetum
Meaning: vinegar
Affix: -ile
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: tending to, or capable of
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -īlis
Language: la
Decoded: -ilis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -ile; used to form an adjective noun of relation, frequently passive, to the verb or root.