Word: prodefensin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
de
fen
sin
Definition: Any of a class of matrix proteins that are precursors to defensins.
Morphemes:
Affix: pro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: similar to
Affix: defense
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An argument in support or justification of something.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: défense
Language: fr
Decoded: defense
PoS: Noun
Meaning: defence
Affix: -in
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used, as a modification of -ine, to form the names of a variety of types of compound; examples include proteins (globulin), carbohydrates (dextrin), dyes (alizarin) and others (vanillin).