Word: prekallikrein
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pre
ka
lli
krein
Definition: A serine protease that complexes with high-molecular-weight kininogen; the precursor of plasma kallikrein.
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; physically in front of; anterior.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: kallikrein
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A hypotensive protease that liberates kinins from blood plasma proteins and is used therapeutically for vasodilation.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κᾰλλί-
Language: grc
Decoded: kalli-
Meaning: beautiful
Affix: κρέᾰς
Language: grc
Decoded: kreas
Meaning: flesh, meat