non-selective response
[/nɑːn sɪˈlɛktɪv rɪˈspɑːns/]
nounpl: non-selective responses
resposta não seletiva
1. A reaction or answer that does not discriminate between different stimuli, situations, or options; a blanket or undifferentiated response applied equally to multiple conditions
The patient's non-selective response to various medications indicated a need for more targeted treatment.
A resposta não seletiva do paciente a vários medicamentos indicou a necessidade de um tratamento mais direcionado.
2. In biology or pharmacology, a reaction that affects multiple targets or pathways equally rather than targeting specific ones
The drug showed a non-selective response across different cell types.
O medicamento mostrou uma resposta não seletiva em diferentes tipos de células.
3. In behavioral or psychological contexts, a reaction that does not differentiate between various stimuli or contexts
The child exhibited a non-selective response to all social situations.
A criança exibiu uma resposta não seletiva em todas as situações sociais.
This is a technical term primarily used in medical, pharmaceutical, and scientific contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is particularly important in discussions of drug efficacy and treatment specificity. In Brazil, the term is commonly encountered in medical literature, academic discussions, and clinical practice when discussing treatment outcomes and drug mechanisms.
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