subspecialty
noun
sub·spe·cial·ty
ˌsəb-ˈspe-shəl-tē 
variants
or less commonly sub-specialty
plural subspecialties also sub-specialties
: a specialty that is part of a broader specialty
Child psychiatry is a subspecialty of general psychiatry, just as hematology is of internal medicine.—
Bruno Bettelheim and Alvin A. Rosenfeld
Bruno Bettelheim and Alvin A. RosenfeldAn entire subspecialty known as machine learning is devoted to building algorithms that allow computers to develop new behaviors based on experience.—Adam Piore
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The split would foster subspecialty development, research, and innovation in these historically underexplored areas while giving young doctors the opportunity to specialize in one or the other.
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The niche subspecialty demands delicate hands, unflappable focus, and a nuanced understanding of developmental biology.
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Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
So, hepatology is a subspecialty under gastroenterology.5 Gastroenterology vs Hepatology
Specialist appointments can be hard to find.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
The niche subspecialty demands delicate hands, unflappable focus, and a nuanced understanding of developmental biology.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 21 Feb. 2024
The company is a market leader in subspecialty teleradiology and provides services for outpatient imaging centers, orthopedic practices, university healthcare systems, and professional sports teams.
—Andrew Gaudet, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2024
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subspecialty
noun
sub·spe·cial·ty
ˌsəb-ˈspesh-əl-tē, ˈsəb-ˌ
plural subspecialties
: a subordinate field of specialization
child psychiatry is a subspecialty of general psychiatry—Bruno Bettelheim et al.
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