subpathotype

Etymology

From sub- + pathotype.

subpathotype means any of a group of organisms (of the same species) that have less pathogenicity, on a specified host, than others. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.

noun

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.”