Word: taxoid
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ta
xoid
Definition: Any of a class of taxol derivatives developed for their anticancer properties.
Morphemes:
Affix: taxol
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A taxane, C47H51NO14, used to treat cancer; Taxol.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: term
Language: la
Decoded: term
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A word or phrase, especially one from a specialised area of knowledge.
Affix: -oid
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής