Word: postcytochrome
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: post
cy
to
chrome
Definition: Following the release of a cytochrome; a class of hemoprotein whose principal biological function is electron transfer (especially in cellular respiration)
Morphemes:
Affix: post-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: after, later
Etymology Compounds: Affix: post
Language: la
Decoded: post
Meaning: after, behind
Affix: cyto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: cell.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύτος
Language: grc
Decoded: kutos
Meaning: container, receptacle
Affix: -chrome
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: various pigments