Word: autoinhibit
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: au
to
in
hi
bit
Definition: To regulate a protein function through autoinhibition.
Morphemes:
Affix: auto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: auto- (automatic)
Affix: inhibit
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in
Language: la
Decoded: in
Meaning: in, at, on
Affix: habeō
Language: la
Decoded: habeo
Meaning: I have, hold, keep