despeciation

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Synonyms: desperation, desecration, depreciation, despoliation, speciation, despection, despecfication

Antonyms: desperation, desecration, depreciation, despoliation, speciation, despection, despecfication

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology|taxonomy}} The loss of a [[unique]] [[species]] of animal due to its combining with another previously distinct species.
2. {{lb|en|biology|immunology|physiology|medicine}} The loss of antigenic [[specificity]] in an [[antigen]] or an [[antibody]] thereto.

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