Word: phospholipidase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phos
pho
li
pi
dase
Definition: Alternative form of phospholipase. Any of several enzymes that hydrolyze the phosphate ester bonds of phospholipids.
Morphemes:
Affix: phospho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: phosphorus
Affix: lipid
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a group of organic compounds including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides. Lipids are characterized by being insoluble in water, and account for most of the fat present in the human body.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λῐ́πος
Language: grc
Decoded: lipos
Meaning: animal fat
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.