subclone1
/ˈsʌbkləʊn/Biology
noun
A clonal population derived from an existing clone; especially (Genetics ) a plasmid or other vector containing a fragment of DNA which has been transferred (wholly or in part) from a different vector.
Origin
Early 20th century. From sub- + clone.
subclone2
/ˈsʌbkləʊn/Genetics
verb
[with object] To create a new clone from (an existing clonal population); especially (in later use) to clone (a cloned fragment of DNA, or part of such a fragment) in a different vector, plasmid, etc.
Origin
1960s; earliest use found in Virology. From sub- + clone.