phage

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phagenoun
phages
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Traductions
The phage was used to target specific bacteria in the experiment.
Фаг использовался для нацеливания на определенные бактерии в эксперименте.
Définitions
A virus that infects and replicates within bacteria, also known as a bacteriophage.
Scientists are studying the phage to develop new antibacterial treatments.
phageadjective
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Attributive use, e.g. “phage therapy”, functions adjectivally.
Définitions
Relating to or involving bacteriophages.
Phage therapy offers an alternative to traditional antibiotics.