subtype
noun [ C ] (also sub-type) uk/ˈsʌb.taɪp/ us/ˈsʌb.taɪp/
子类型，亚型
a type that forms part of a more general type
More than 60 subtypes of the virus have been identified. 该病毒的60多个亚型已经被确认。
Products are listed by manufacturer and then by sub-type.
Synonym: subvariety
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- This study identified five types of fibre and numerous subtypes.
- Some symptoms may not be present in these tumour subtypes, and this can lead to a delay in diagnosis.
- Doctors now recognize several possible subtypes of this disorder.
- There are various subtypes of the condition with differing symptoms.