Word: pneumolysin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pneu
mo
ly
sin
Definition: A putative virulence factor of the gram-positive bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae. It has a range of biological activity, including the ability to lyse and interfere with the function of cells and soluble molecules of the immune system.
Morphemes:
Affix: pneumo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the lungs; either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πνεύμων
Language: grc
Decoded: pneumon
PoS: Noun
Meaning: lung
Affix: lyse
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To break down molecularly into smaller molecules; to induce lysis.
Affix: -in
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an antibiotic