generalized

generalized definition - medical

gen·er·al·ized (jĕnˈər-ə-līzdˌ)

adjective
  1. Involving an entire organ, as when an epileptic seizure involves all parts of the brain.
  2. Not specifically adapted to a particular environment or function; not specialized.
  3. Generally prevalent.

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