Word: apomorphine
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ap
o
mor
phine
Definition: A crystalline morphine derivative that is a dopamine agonist used as an emetic and is injected subcutaneously in the form of its hydrochloride C17H17NO2·HCl·1/2H2O to treat episodes of immobility associated with advanced Parkinson's disease.
Morphemes:
Affix: apo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: derived from, or related to
Affix: morphine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A crystalline alkaloid (7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-17-methyl-morphinan-3,6-diol), extracted from opium, the salts of which are soluble in water and are used as analgesics, anaesthetics and sedatives; it is one of a group of morphine alkaloids.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μορφή
Language: grc
Decoded: morphe
Meaning: shape, form
Affix: -εύς
Language: grc
Decoded: -eus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbal stems to form a masculine agent noun : -er