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Sarunnio Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary

Strain

What does the word "strain" (in bold) mean in the following context?

A new strain of H5N1 avian influenza virus that has apparently gained predominance in Egypt in recent months may be associated with the sharp increase in human H5N1 cases there during that same time frame

Does it mean "type" or "species" here?
Thanks in advance.
  

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Sarunnio Does it mean "type" or "species" here? A new variety or hybrid, actually, but that is the right idea.

— Mister Micawber

  • Sarunnio Does it mean "type" or "species" here?
  • A new variety or hybrid, actually, but that is the right idea.
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SarunnioDoes it mean "type" or "species" here?
A new variety or hybrid, actually, but that is the right idea.
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