subclone

noun

sub·​clone ˈsəb-ˌklōn How to pronounce subclone (audio)
: a clone selected from a clone especially after a mutation occurs
clones and subclones of human-mouse somatic cell hybrids were selectedT. B. Shows et al.

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“Subclone.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/subclone. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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