Nonspecific (Adjective)
Meaning
Not caused by a specific agent; used also of staining in making microscope slides; "nonspecific enteritis".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The patient's symptoms were likely the result of a nonspecific viral infection that can be caused by various pathogens.
- The researcher observed nonspecific staining in several areas of the microscope slide, which made it difficult to identify the desired cells.
- The diagnosis of nonspecific enteritis was based on the combination of abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss, but the underlying cause remained unknown.
- The drug has been shown to be effective against a range of nonspecific infections, making it a useful addition to the treatment arsenal.
- In the absence of a clear cause, the doctor concluded that the inflammation was likely due to a nonspecific response to injury rather than an allergic reaction.