What it means
Used for findings that many conditions can cause. Tiredness, fever, weight loss and feeling unwell are nonspecific symptoms. In immunity, nonspecific (innate) defenses, such as the skin, inflammation and fever, act against any germ, while specific defenses target one germ. A nonspecific test result needs more testing to find the cause.
At a glance
| Also written | non-specific |
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Related terms
inflammation
The body's protective response to injury or infection, with redness, heat, swelling, pain and sometimes loss of function.
immunity
The body's ability to resist or fight off a particular infection or disease.