Word: tryptophyl
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: tryp
to
phyl
Definition: The univalent radical derived from tryptophan
Morphemes:
Affix: tryptophan
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An essential amino acid having an indole side chain; it is present in many foods, especially chocolate, oats, bananas and milk; it is essential for normal growth and development and is the precursor of serotonin and niacin; any specific form of this compound, or any derivative of it.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φαίνω
Language: grc
Decoded: phaino
Meaning: to appear
Affix: -yl
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: wood, material