nonproprietary name

nonproprietary name definition - medical

non·pro·pri·e·tary name (nŏnˌprə-prīˈĭ-tĕrˌē)

noun
A short name of a chemical, drug, or other substance not subject to trademark rights but recognized by government agencies and other organizations.

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