Word: transglutaminases
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: trans
glu
ta
mi
na
ses
Definition: Plural of transglutaminase. Any of a family of enzymes that catalyze the reaction of lysine and glutamine groups in proteins and have a function in blood coagulation
Morphemes:
Affix: trans-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Transgender or transsexual, or pertaining to those who are transgender or transsexual.
Affix: gluta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: glutamic acid
Affix: -amine
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An amine; a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.