Word: inhibin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: in
hi
bin
Definition: A peptide hormone, secreted by the gonads, which inhibits the secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone and is thus under consideration as a male contraceptive
Morphemes:
Affix: inhibit
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in
Language: la
Decoded: in
Meaning: in, at, on
Affix: habeō
Language: la
Decoded: habeo
Meaning: I have, hold, keep
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