Word: oxygenase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ox
y
gen
ase
Definition: An enzyme which catalyses biochemical reactions with oxygen.
Morphemes:
Affix: oxygen
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A mixture of oxygen and other gases, administered to a patient to help them breathe.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀξύς
Language: grc
Decoded: oxus
Meaning: sharp
Affix: γένος
Language: grc
Decoded: genos
Meaning: birth
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.