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non-specific methods

[/nɒn-spɪˈsɪfɪk ˈmeθədz/]
nounpl: non-specific methods
métodos não específicos
1. Procedures or techniques that are not targeted to a particular disease, condition, or organism; general or broad-based approaches
Non-specific methods of treatment may help alleviate symptoms without addressing the root cause.
Métodos não específicos de tratamento podem ajudar a aliviar os sintomas sem abordar a causa raiz.
2. In microbiology or immunology, techniques that do not selectively identify or target particular pathogens or antigens
Non-specific methods of defense include physical barriers and innate immune responses.
Métodos não específicos de defesa incluem barreiras físicas e respostas imunológicas inatas.
Synonyms
general methodsbroad-based approachesnon-targeted techniquesgeneric proceduresuniversal methods
Antonyms
specific methodstargeted approachesselective techniquesspecialized procedures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos não específicos
Standard usage in medical and scientific contexts
Portugal
métodos não específicos
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

broad-spectrum approach
catch-all method
one-size-fits-all technique
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