Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phage
Noun
/feɪdʒ/
Definition
A virus that infects and replicates within bacteria.
Examples
- The scientist used a phage to study bacterial infections in the lab.
- Phage therapy is gaining attention as an alternative to antibiotics.
- Researchers discovered a new phage that can effectively kill certain strains of bacteria.
Meaning
Phages are types of viruses that specifically target bacteria, making them important in various fields including microbiology and medicine.
Synonyms
- bacteriophage
- virus
