bacteriophage

[US]/ˌbækˈtɪəriəʊfɑːdʒ/
[UK]/ˌbakteriˈoʊfeɪdʒ/
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Translation

n.A virus that infects and replicates within bacteria.
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Phrases & Collocations

bacteriophage therapy

bacteriophage research

lytic bacteriophage

temperate bacteriophage

bacteriophage genome

bacteriophage replication

bacteriophage specificity

bacteriophage isolation

bacteriophage resistance

Example Sentences

bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria.

researchers are studying the potential of bacteriophages as antibiotics.

bacteriophage therapy could be a solution for antibiotic-resistant infections.

scientists are exploring how bacteriophages can target specific bacteria.

bacteriophages can replicate inside bacterial cells.

the use of bacteriophages in agriculture is gaining popularity.

bacteriophage research is advancing rapidly in the field of microbiology.

some bacteriophages can be engineered to deliver genes to bacteria.

understanding bacteriophage life cycles is crucial for their application.

combining bacteriophages with antibiotics may enhance treatment effectiveness.

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