Word: ferrochelatases
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: fe
rro
che
la
ta
ses
Definition: Plural of ferrochelatase. An enzyme, localized to the mitochondrion, that catalyses the terminal (eighth) step in the biosynthesis of heme, converting protoporphyrin IX into heme
Morphemes:
Affix: ferro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: ferrous; of or relating to or containing iron
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ferrum
Language: la
Decoded: ferrum
Meaning: iron
Affix: chela
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A pincer-like claw of a crustacean or arachnid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: chele
Language: la
Decoded: chele
PoS: Noun
Meaning: claw-shaped mechanism, trigger
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a derivative of a specified element or compound; especially a salt or ester of an acid whose name ends in -ic
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).