generalized

(jĕn'ər-ə-līzd')

1. Biology. Not specifically adapted to a particular environment or function; not specialized.
2. Generally prevalent: observed a state of generalized discontent.
3. Medicine.
   1. Involving an entire organ.
   2. Spreading through or affecting the entire body; not localized: a generalized infection.

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1. Involving an entire organ, as when an epileptic seizure involves all parts of the brain.
2. Not specifically adapted to a particular environment or function; not specialized.
3. Generally prevalent.