Word: melanotrophs
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
la
no
trophs
Definition: Plural of melanotroph; a cell in the pituitary gland that generates melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α‐MSH) from its precursor pro-opiomelanocortin
Morphemes:
Affix: melano-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: melanin; insoluble pigments that account for the color of e.g. skin and scales and feathers
Affix: -troph
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns denoting members of classes of organisms distinguished by trophic modes.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τρέφω
Language: grc
Decoded: trepho
Meaning: to maintain, support
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: o-grade
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).