Meaning ofnonspecificin English

Adjective

1. not precise; caused by various factors
   The doctor said the patient's symptoms were nonspecific and required further testing.
2. lacking clear definition
   The company's mission statement was too nonspecific and failed to inspire employees.
3. not specific to one cause; various possible origins
   The test results showed nonspecific reactions to the medication.
4. affecting multiple pathogens or strains
   The new antibiotic has a nonspecific mechanism of action against bacteria.
5. unknown specific pathogen cause
   The patient's illness was caused by a nonspecific virus that was difficult to diagnose.
6. non-specific immunity; multiple antigens
   The vaccine provided nonspecific protection against a range of diseases.
7. staining multiple tissue types (in microscopy)
   The stain used in the lab was nonspecific and bound to multiple tissue types.
8. not from a specific pathogen
   The doctor suspected a nonspecific infection and ordered a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
9. not from previous exposure
   The patient's immune system responded to the nonspecific antigen with a strong reaction.