Word: protectin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
tec
tin
Definition: A membrane-bound protein that prevents lysis by complement
Morphemes:
Affix: protect
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prō-
Language: la
Decoded: pro-
Meaning: before, in front of
Affix: tegō
Language: la
Decoded: tego
Meaning: to cover
Affix: -in
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an enzyme