Word: proneurotrophin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
neu
ro
tro
phin
Definition: Any precursor to the production of a neurotrophin. Any of a group of proteins that stimulate the growth of nerve cells
Morphemes:
Affix: pro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: similar to
Affix: neuro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: nerves, nerve tissue, or the nervous system.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νευρο-
Language: grc
Decoded: neuro-
Meaning: νευρο-
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
Affix: -in
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a pharmaceutical product; any substance that causes a change in an organism's physiology or psychology when consumed