Word: tuberculins
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: tu
ber
cu
lins
Definition: Plural of tuberculin; a sterile liquid containing a purified protein derivative of the tuberculosis bacterium; used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis
Morphemes:
Affix: tuberculosis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An infectious disease of humans and animals caused by a species of mycobacterium, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis, mainly infecting the lungs where it causes tubercles characterized by the expectoration of mucus and sputum, fever, weight loss, and chest pain, and transmitted through inhalation or ingestion of bacteria.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tube
Language: fr
Decoded: tube
PoS: Noun
Meaning: tube
Affix: -er
Language: fr
Decoded: -er
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Nominal suffix indicating the person who exercises a particular activity.
Affix: -culus
Language: la
Decoded: -culus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: alternative form of "-ulus"; added to a noun to form a diminutive of that noun.
Affix: -in
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an antibiotic
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).