nonspecific en · ADJ
Etymology
From non- + specific.
Meanings
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(not-comparable, of a symptom or other finding) Not specific or precise, as: ▸ Not specific to one possible cause; caused by any of various possible causes.
See also: nonspecific symptom, specificity
- (not-comparable, of an antimicrobial) Not specific or precise, as: ▸ Not specific to one pathogen; affecting multiple strains or species of pathogen.
- (not-comparable, of an infection) Not specific or precise, as: ▸ Not known to be caused by any specific pathogen.
- (not-comparable, of a person's immunity) Not specific or precise, as: ▸ Not caused by previous infection or vaccination, and/or affecting more than one antigen.
- (not-comparable, of a stain in microscopy) Not specific or precise, as: ▸ That does not just stain one type of tissue.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| non-specific | alternative | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Coordinates
cryptogenic · crossreactive · assident · nonfocal