Word: ribozyme
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ri
bo
zyme
Definition: A fragment of RNA that can act as an enzyme.
Morphemes:
Affix: ribo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: ribose; a pentose sugar important as a component of ribonucleic acid
Affix: zyme
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The morbific principle of a zymotic disease.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ζύμη
Language: grc
Decoded: zume
Meaning: leaven