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international nonproprietary name

international nonproprietary name noun: an official generic and nonproprietary name given to a pharmaceutical drug or an active ingredient, as designated by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Noun

international nonproprietary name (plural international nonproprietary names)

  1. An official generic and nonproprietary name given to a pharmaceutical drug or an active ingredient, as designated by the World Health Organization (WHO).
    Synonyms:
    INN

Synonyms of international nonproprietary name

Forms of international nonproprietary name

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Questions about international nonproprietary name

What does international nonproprietary name mean?
International nonproprietary name means an official generic and nonproprietary name given to a pharmaceutical drug or an active ingredient, as designated by the World Health Organization (WHO).
What part of speech is international nonproprietary name?
International nonproprietary name is a noun.
What is the plural of international nonproprietary name?
The plural of international nonproprietary name is international nonproprietary names.

Words near international nonproprietary name in the dictionary

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