specific
Pronunciation: spĕ-sif′ik- Relating to a species.
- Relating to an individual infectious disease, one caused by a special microorganism.
- A remedy having a definite therapeutic action in relation to a particular disease or symptom, as quinine in relation to malaria.
[L. specificus fr. species + facio, to make]
See Also: specific epithet
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