Word: nephronectin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ne
phro
nec
tin
Definition: An extracellular matrix protein, expressed in developing endocrine organs, that is a ligand for integrin.
Morphemes:
Affix: nephro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of or relating to the kidneys; either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νεφρός
Language: grc
Decoded: nephros
PoS: Noun
Meaning: kidney
Affix: nectin
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a family of proteins that have a function in cell-to-cell adhesion