Word: procolipases
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
co
li
pa
ses
Definition: Plural of procolipase. The inactive form of colipase, secreted by the pancreas and activated in the intestinal lumen by trypsin.
Morphemes:
Affix: pro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: similar to
Affix: co-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: partner or subordinate in an activity
Etymology Compounds: Affix: co-
Language: la
Decoded: co-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: partner or subordinate in an activity
Affix: lipase
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a group of enzymes which catalyses the hydrolysis of lipids.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: lipase
Language: fr
Decoded: lipase
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a group of enzymes which catalyses the hydrolysis of lipids.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form plurals of foreign words, to clarify pronunciation, such as “banana’s” or “pasta’s”.