subtype
//ˈsʌbˌtaɪp//
Noun
subtypeSingular
subtypesPlural
1
A subordinate type or category that falls under a broader classification.
There are several subtypes of this disease, each with different symptoms.
2
In biology or medicine, a distinct variant within a species, virus, or disease classification.
Scientists have identified a new subtype of the influenza virus.
Verb
1
To classify or categorize something as a subordinate type.
The researchers subtyped the bacteria based on their genetic markers.