Word: porin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: po
rin
Definition: Any of a class of proteins that cross cellular membranes and act as pores through which small molecules can diffuse
Morphemes:
Affix: pore
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: By extension any small opening or interstice, especially one of many, or one allowing the passage of a fluid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πόρος
Language: grc
Decoded: poros
Meaning: passage
Affix: -in
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an enzyme