ALEXIN is an archaic medical term referring to a component in blood serum that destroys bacteria, now known as complement. The term derives from the Greek word meaning "to ward off" or "to defend." In modern immunology, alexin has been replaced by the term "complement," which describes a part of the immune system that enhances the ability of antibodies and phagocytic cells to clear pathogens from the body.
Word: ALEXIN
Length: 6 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word ALEXIN can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.