Word: cytochromes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cy
to
chromes
Definition: Plural of cytochrome; a class of hemoprotein whose principal biological function is electron transfer (especially in cellular respiration)
Morphemes:
Affix: cyto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: cell.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύτος
Language: grc
Decoded: kutos
Meaning: container, receptacle
Affix: -chrome
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: various pigments
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.