generic

generic definition - medical

ge·ner·ic (jə-nĕrˈĭk)

adjective
  1. Of or relating to a genus.
  2. Relating to or descriptive of an entire group or class; general.
  3. Of or relating to a drug sold under or identified by its official nonproprietary or chemical name.
noun
A drug sold under its generic name.

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