subnode
/ˈsʌbnɒd/; /ˈsʌbnəʊd/Definitions
1. noun
A node that is subordinate to another node in a hierarchical structure, especially in computer science or networking.
“The database’s architecture featured a complex network of subnodes, each containing user information.”
2. noun
A smaller part of a larger node or structure, often used in geographic or topographic contexts.
“The subnode of the mountain range included a series of smaller peaks and valleys.”