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nonspecific
Nonspecific (adj) means Vague or imprecise, in any of several ways.
adj
1
Vague or imprecise, in any of several ways.
2
(medicine) Able to be brought on by several different causes rather than just one.
3
Not limited to a single pathogen, but able to act on several strains or species of pathogen.
4
Not known to result from a particular pathogen.
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Formed from non- and specific.
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What is the meaning of nonspecific?
"nonspecific" (adj) means vague or imprecise, in any of several ways.
What is the opposite of nonspecific?
The opposite of "nonspecific" is specific.
What are the different meanings of nonspecific?
"nonspecific" has 3 main meanings: 1. Vague or imprecise, in any of several ways; 2. (medicine) Able to be brought on by several different causes rather than just one; 3. Not limited to a single pathogen, but able to act on several strains or species of pathogen.
