Subpathotype

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of a group of organisms (of the same species) that have less pathogenicity, on a specified host, than others

    "ExPEC includes the subpathotype avian pathogenic E."

Example

More examples

"ExPEC includes the subpathotype avian pathogenic E."

Etymology

From sub- + pathotype.

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