Word: lysogenic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ly
so
ge
ic
Definition: Of, or relating to lysogeny; the condition of a host bacterium that has incorporated a phage into its own genetic material
Morphemes:
Affix: lyso-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: lysis; dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λύω
Language: grc
Decoded: luo
Meaning: loosen
Affix: -σις
Language: grc
Decoded: -sis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process
Affix: -genic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: suitable to be produced, or reproduced
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γένος
Language: grc
Decoded: genos
PoS: Noun
Meaning: offspring, descendant
Affix: -ης
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms