Definition of DESPECIATION

despeciation

Meanings

Noun

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

Origin / Etymology

From de- + speciation.

Antonyms

speciation

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