Word: propicillin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
pi
ci
llin
Definition: A penicillin; any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases
Morphemes:
Affix: prop-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Denoting the presence of 3 carbon atoms in the parent chain when forming names of organic compounds.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πρῶτος
Language: grc
Decoded: protos
Meaning: first
Affix: -ane
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Variant of -an, usually with differentiation ( germane humane urbane ), but sometimes alone ( mundane ).
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: penicillin
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a group of narrow-spectrum antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds or synthesized, that have a beta-lactam structure and are active against gram-positive bacteria and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pēnicillum
Language: la
Decoded: penicillum
Meaning: painters brush
Affix: -ium
Language: en
Decoded: -ium
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of quaternary ammonium compounds used as neuromuscular blocking agents, cholinergic agents, anticholinergic agents, antibacterials/antiseptics, or other agents.
Affix: -in
Language: en
Decoded: -in
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an antibiotic