Word: phagophores
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pha
go
phores
Definition: Plural of phagophore. A double membrane that encloses and isolates the cytoplasmic components during macroautophagy.
Morphemes:
Affix: phago-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to the phagocyte; a cell that engulfs and digests debris and invading microorganisms
Affix: -phore
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Bearer, carrier or conveyor.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -φόρος
Language: grc
Decoded: -phoros
Meaning: bearing
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.