generic name

English

Noun

generic name (plural generic names)

(taxonomy) The first word in a binominal name, which identifies the genus of the lifeform considered.
Coordinate terms: specific epithet, specific name
(pharmacology, pharmacy) A nonproprietary name given to a drug that is used to identify it irrespective of trademark.
Hyponyms: international nonproprietary name, INN, USAN, BAN

Antonym: trade name

Translations

(taxonomy) first word in a binominal name, which identifies the genus of the lifeform considered — see also specific epithet

Finnish: sukuosa
French: nom générique (fr) m
Japanese: 属名 (zokumei)
Polish: nazwa rodzajowa f

(pharmacology, pharmacy) name given to a drug that is used to identify it irrespective of trademark

Finnish: yleisnimi (fi)
Japanese: 一般名 (ippanmei)

See also

This article is issued from Wiktionary. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.