Word: isoferritin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: i
so
fe
rri
tin
Definition: An isomeric form of ferritin; a protein containing 20% iron that is found in the intestines and liver and spleen; it is one of the chief forms in which iron is stored in the body
Morphemes:
Affix: iso-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: (of an aliphatic compound, especially a fatty acid) Having a branch on the penultimate carbon atom of a chain.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἴσος
Language: grc
Decoded: isos
Meaning: equal
Affix: ferritin
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a family of iron-carrying globular protein complexes consisting of 24 protein subunits.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ferrum
Language: la
Decoded: ferrum
Meaning: iron
Affix: -atus
Language: la
Decoded: -atus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -ed, -ate, -like. Used to form adjectives from nouns indicating the possession of a thing or a quality.