(dē-spē'shē-ā'shŭn), 1. Alteration of, or loss of, species characteristics. 2. Removal of species-specific antigenic properties from a foreign protein.
de·spe·ci·a·tion
(dē-spē'shē-ā'shŭn) 1. Alteration or loss of species characteristics. 2. Removal of species-specific antigenic properties from a foreign protein.