nonspeciesspecific
Nonspeciesspecific is an adjective used in scientific discourse to describe phenomena, processes, or agents that are not limited to a single species. It denotes cross-species applicability or effects that occur across multiple species, as opposed to being restricted to one species.
Etymology and usage notes: The term is formed from non- (not) + species + specific, aligning with related
Contexts and examples: In immunology, nonspecies-specific or cross-species nonspecific responses refer to innate immune mechanisms that
Limitations and usage notes: The term is not widely formalized in major glossaries, so researchers often prefer
See also: cross-species, broad-spectrum, innate immunity, nonspecific immune response, pan-species.
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