The chemical or generic name of a drug, chemical, or device, as distinguished from a brand name or trademark.
nonproprietary name
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non·pro·pri·e·tar·y name (nŏn'prə-prī'ĭ-tĕr'ē)  |
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A drug name that is not restricted by a trademark. Nonproprietary names are now selected in the United States by the United States Adopted Name (USAN) Council.
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(nŏn'prə-prī'ĭ-tĕr'ē)
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A short name of a chemical, drug, or other substance not subject to trademark rights but recognized by government agencies and other organizations.
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Generic names; said of drugs.
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