despeciation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The loss of a unique species of animal due to its combining with another previously distinct species.
  2. The loss of antigenic specificity in an antigen or an antibody thereto.

Word forms

despeciation

Etymology

From de- + speciation.

Antonyms

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