Definition of Specific epithet

1. Noun. (taxonomy botany) The second (uncapitalized) word in the scientific name of a species, following the name of the genus. ¹

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Medical Definition of Specific epithet

1. The label (or designation) of a particular species in the binomial nomenclature system. For example: coli is the specific epithet of Escherichia coli. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Specific Epithet

specific active immunity
specific activity
specific address
specific addresses
specific anergy
specific antigens
specific antiserum
specific capsular substance
specific cause
specific charge
specific cholinesterase
specific compliance
specific disease
specific dynamic action
specific energy
specific epithet (current term)
specific epithets
specific extinction
specific fuel consumption
specific fuel consumptions
specific granule
specific gravities
specific gravity
specific haemolysin
specific heat
specific heat capacities
specific heat capacity
specific humidity
specific immune globulin
specific immunity

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