GENERALIZED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does generalized mean? 

• GENERALIZED (adjective)
  The adjective GENERALIZED has 1 sense:

1. not biologically differentiated or adapted to a specific function or environment

  Familiarity information: GENERALIZED used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• GENERALIZED (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Not biologically differentiated or adapted to a specific function or environment

Synonyms:

generalised; generalized

Context example:

the hedgehog is a primitive and generalized mammal

Similar:

unspecialised; unspecialized (not specialized or modified for a particular purpose or function)

Domain category:

biological science; biology (the science that studies living organisms)

 Context examples 

A childhood seizure disorder characterized by rhythmic electrical brain discharges of generalized onset.

(Petit Mal Epilepsy, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)

Point mutations in the ERBA2 gene are associated with generalized resistance to thyroid hormone.

(Oncogene ERB A, NCI Thesaurus)

Disruption of the bgn gene results in reduced skeletal growth and bone mass leading to generalized osteopenia, particularly in older animals.

(Function of SLRP in Bone Pathway, NCI Thesaurus/BIOCARTA)

Test codes of questionnaire questions associated with the generalized anxiety disorder 7 item questionnaire for the Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC) Standard Data Tabulation Model (SDTM).

(CDISC Questionnaire GAD-7 Test Code Terminology, NCI Thesaurus)

It can lead to generalized edema and multiple organ failure.

(Capillary leak syndrome, NCI Thesaurus)

This is a rare entity, and most patients present with localized or generalized lymphadenopathy.

(Nodal Marginal Zone Lymphoma, NCI Thesaurus/WHO)

NEUROFIBROMATOSIS 1 (generalized neurofibromatosis) accounts for approximately 95% of cases, although multiple additional subtypes (e.g., NEUROFIBROMATOSIS 2, neurofibromatosis 3, etc.) have been described. (From Neurochirurgie 1998 Nov;44(4):267-72)

(Neurofibromatosis, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)

The symbol for the linear predictor of a generalized linear model, and can also be used to denote the median of a population.

(Eta, NCI Thesaurus)

A disorder characterized by a state of generalized weakness with a pronounced inability to summon sufficient energy to accomplish daily activities.

(Fatigue, NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)

It may be localized or generalized.

(Myokymia, NCI Thesaurus)