generic name

English

Noun

generic name (plural generic names)

1. (taxonomy) The first word in a binominal name, which identifies the genus of the lifeform considered.

   Coordinate terms: specific epithet, specific name

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

   Coordinate term: 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

• species name
• genus name