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phage

/feɪdʒ/

phagenoun

phages

/feɪdʒ/

Translations

The phage was used to target specific bacteria in the experiment.

Фаг использовался для нацеливания на определенные бактерии в эксперименте.

Definitions

A virus that infects and replicates within bacteria, also known as a bacteriophage.

Scientists are studying the phage to develop new antibacterial treatments.

Synonyms

phageadjective

/feɪdʒ/

Attributive use, e.g. “phage therapy”, functions adjectivally.

Definitions

Relating to or involving bacteriophages.

Phage therapy offers an alternative to traditional antibiotics.