generalized
American Heritage Dictionary:
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gen·er·al·ized
(jĕn'ər-ə-līzd') 
adj.
adj.
- Biology. Not specifically adapted to a particular environment or function; not specialized.
- Generally prevalent: observed a state of generalized discontent.
- Medicine.
- Involving an entire organ.
- Spreading through or affecting the entire body; not localized: a generalized infection.
American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary:
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generalized
adj.
- Involving an entire organ, as when an epileptic seizure involves all parts of the brain.
- Not specifically adapted to a particular environment or function; not specialized.
- Generally prevalent.
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