noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The passage (movement) of a strain of microorganism through the gut of an animal in order to increase its virulence. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A passage of text forming part of a larger passage. countable

Verb

1. 1
   To perform a subpassage.

Etymology

From sub- + passage.

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