Word: auxotroph
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: au
xo
troph
Definition: Any microorganism that has lost the ability to synthesize an organic compound required for its growth, usually as a result of mutation
Morphemes:
Affix: auxo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Growth or increase.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: auxi
Language: la
Decoded: auxi
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I increase, augment
Affix: -troph
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns denoting members of classes of organisms distinguished by trophic modes.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τρέφω
Language: grc
Decoded: trepho
Meaning: to maintain, support
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: o-grade