Word: preproinsulin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pre
pro
in
su
lin
Definition: A biologically inactive precursor to the endocrine hormone insulin.
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; physically in front of; anterior.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: pro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: similar to
Affix: insulin
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A polypeptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in
Language: la
Decoded: in
Meaning: in
Affix: salum
Language: la
Decoded: salum
PoS: Noun
Meaning: sea of thought, anxiety, agitation or trouble