変異株
hen'i shunoun★Intermediate— variant strain
🏥Medicine
technical
A strain of a virus or other organism that has undergone genetic mutation, differing from the original strain.
この変異株は感染力が高いと報告されている。
This variant strain has been reported to be highly infectious.
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Often used in the context of viruses, such as COVID-19 variants.
Collocations
新型コロナウイルスの変異株variant strain of the novel coronavirus
💡Pro Tip
Usage in Context
This term is frequently used in news reports and scientific discussions about infectious diseases.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 変異 (hen'i, meaning 'mutation' or 'variation') and 株 (shu, meaning 'strain' or 'lineage').
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in medical and scientific contexts to describe mutated forms of viruses or bacteria.
Word Breakdown
変異
mutation or variation
root株
strain or lineage
root和英辞典