The correct spelling of the word "alexinic unit" is /ælɛkˈsɪnɪk ˈjuːnɪt/. This term refers to a unit used in medical science that measures the effectiveness of treating infections caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The word is derived from the Greek word "alexo" which means to ward off or defend against, and "ic" which refers to something relating to or characterized by. The phonetic transcription of this word helps in the correct pronunciation and understanding of its meaning.
The minimum amount of alexinic serum necessary to dissolve a determined volume of red blood corpuscles in the presence of an excess of hemolytic serum.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.