Word: counterreceptor
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
re
cep
tor
Definition: A material that binds with, and tethers a receptor on the surface of a cell
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: receptor
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A protein on a cell wall that binds with specific molecules so that they can be absorbed into the cell in order to control certain functions.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: receptor
Language: la
Decoded: receptor
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A protein on a cell wall that binds with specific molecules so that they can be absorbed into the cell in order to control certain functions.