strain
Meaning
A strain refers to a specific variant or subtype of an organism, particularly in the context of microbiology and genetics, where it denotes a genetically distinct lineage within a species that exhibits particular characteristics or behaviors, often in rel
💡 While "strain" is often used interchangeably with "type" or "variant," it is important to recognize that "strain" implies a level of genetic differentiation that may have significant implications for research and treatment.
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