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sub·spe·cial·ize

(sŭb′spĕsh′ə-līz′)

intr.v. sub·spe·cial·ized, sub·spe·cial·iz·ing, sub·spe·cial·iz·es

To have or pursue a subspecialty: subspecialize in cosmetic surgery.

sub·spe′cial·ist (-spĕsh′ə-lĭst) n.

sub·spe′cial·i·za′tion (-spĕsh′ə-lĭ-zā′shən) n.

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subspecialize

(ˈsʌbspɛʃəˌlaɪz) or

subspecialise

vb (tr)

to specialize in a particular area of expertise within a specialism

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