1. not due to any single known cause, as to a particular pathogen. 2. not directed against a particular agent, but rather having a general effect, as nonspecific therapy. Found on http://users.ugent.be/~rvdstich/eugloss/DIC/dictio59.html
(non″spә-sif´ik) not due to any single known cause. not specific or definite; not having a specific cause or target. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
adjective not caused by a specific agent; used also of staining in making microscope slides; `nonspecific enteritis` Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974