Word: bioreceptor
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bi
o
re
cep
tor
Definition: Any compound, such as a protein, that binds to a particular specific compound when part of a biosensor
Morphemes:
Affix: bio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: organic life
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βίο-
Language: grc
Decoded: bio-
Meaning: βίο-
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.