bacteriophage

UK
/bækˈtɪəriəʊfeɪdʒ/
US
/bækˈtɪriəˌfeɪdʒ/
bacteriophagenoun
bacteriophages
pl
UK
/bækˈtɪəriəʊfeɪdʒ/
US
/bækˈtɪriəˌfeɪdʒ/
Translations
The bacteriophage infects and replicates within bacteria.
Бактериофаг инфицирует и размножается внутри бактерий.
Definitions
A virus that infects and replicates within bacteria.
Scientists are studying bacteriophages as a potential treatment for antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.
Synonyms
bacterial virus
bacteriophageadjective
UK
/bækˈtɪəriəˌfeɪdʒ/
US
/bækˈtɪriəˌfeɪdʒ/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "bacteriophage therapy").
Definitions
Relating to, involving, or derived from bacteriophages.
Bacteriophage research has advanced rapidly in recent years.
bacteriophagesnoun

bacteriophage

bacteriophages
pl
UK
/bækˈtɪəriəʊfeɪdʒɪz/
US
/bækˈtɪriəˌfeɪdʒɪz/
Translations
Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria.
Бактериофаги — это вирусы, которые инфицируют бактерии.
Definitions
A type of virus that infects and replicates within bacteria.
Scientists are studying bacteriophages as a potential alternative to antibiotics.
Synonyms