generic name
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English
[edit]Noun
[edit]generic name (plural generic names)
- (taxonomy) The first word in a binominal name, which identifies the genus of the lifeform considered.
- Coordinate terms: specific epithet, specific name
- (pharmacology, pharmacy) A nonproprietary name given to a drug that is used to identify it irrespective of trademark.
- Antonym: trade name
- Hyponyms: international nonproprietary name, INN, USAN, BAN
Translations
[edit](taxonomy) first word in a binominal name, which identifies the genus of the lifeform considered — see also specific epithet
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(pharmacology, pharmacy) name given to a drug that is used to identify it irrespective of trademark