generic name

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Noun

generic name (plural generic names)

  1. (taxonomy) The first word in a binominal name, which identifies the genus of the lifeform considered.
    Coordinate terms: specific epithet, specific name
  2. (pharmacology, pharmacy) The name given to a drug that is used to identify it irrespective of trademark.
    Coordinate term: trade name

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