Word: norpregnanes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: nor
preg
nanes
Definition: Plural of norpregnane. A derivative of pregnane with a shorter sidechain
Morphemes:
Affix: nor-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: a compound derived from another by removal of a radical, especially by removal of methyl or methylene
Affix: pregnane
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The parent hydrocarbon for a range of steroids including the progesterones
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).