nonspecific

nonspecific
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non·spe·cif·ic (nŏn'spĭ-sĭfʹĭk) adj.
1. Of or relating to an infection not known to be caused by a specific pathogen:

nonspecific urethritis.

2. Of or relating to immunity that occurs naturally as a result of a person's genetic makeup or physiology and does not arise from a previous infection or vaccination.

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