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generical
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generical, a. [L. genus, generis, race, kind: cf. F. générique. See Gender.].
- Pertaining to a genus or kind; relating to a genus, as distinct from a species, or from another genus; as, a generic description; a generic difference; a generic name. [1913 Webster]
- Very comprehensive; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or their characteristics; -- opposed to
specific . [1913 Webster] - Not protected by trademark; -- used especially of the names of medications; as, a generic drug; the generic name of Rogaine is minoxidil. [PJC]" Since patented medications cannot be sold except under license from the patentee, medication which is still under patent is not typically sold as a
generic drug , i.e., sold under its generic name, though it can be referred to by itsgeneric name." [PJC]
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