Word: tetrabenazine
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: te
tra
be
na
zine
Definition: A serotonin antagonist C19H27NO3 that is used especially in the treatment of psychosis and anxiety.
Morphemes:
Affix: tetra-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Four.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τέτταρες
Language: grc
Decoded: tettares
PoS: Numeral
Meaning: four
Affix: hydro
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A spa; a health resort near a spring or at the seaside
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὕδωρ
Language: grc
Decoded: udor
Meaning: water
Affix: benzo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Related to benzene or benzoic acid.
Affix: aza-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used to form names of organic compounds where a carbon atom is replaced by a nitrogen atom
Affix: -ine
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form demonyms.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -īnus
Language: la
Decoded: -inus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ine; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.