alexins
|a-lex-ins|
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/əˈlɛksɪnz/
(alexin)
protective blood substance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alexin' originates from the Greek word 'alexein,' meaning 'to ward off' or 'to protect.'
Historical Evolution
'alexein' transformed into the French word 'alexine,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alexin.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to protect or ward off,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of a protective substance in the blood.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance in the blood serum that is capable of destroying bacteria and other foreign cells; also known as complement.
The alexins in the serum helped to neutralize the bacterial infection.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/19 01:36