generic name

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|genus name}} {{lb|en|taxonomy}} The first word in a [[binominal name]], which identifies the [[genus]] of the [[lifeform]] considered.
2. {{senseid|en|nonproprietary name of a drug}} {{lb|en|pharmacology|pharmacy}} A [[nonproprietary]] name given to a drug that is used to identify it irrespective of [[trademark]].
3. {{senseid|en|nonproprietary name of a product or service}} {{lb|en|[[commerce]]}} A similar nonproprietary name for any other product or service, denoting any member of the category.

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