Synonyms for

Phage

Verb / feɪdʒ / Another word for phage — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Phage refers to a virus that infects bacteria.

Synonyms & similar words

bacteriophage bacteriophage virus microbe pathogen germ infection plague epidemic outbreak contagion disease illness microorganism bug bacillus microbe mold

Example sentences

  1. The phage attacked the E.coli bacteria.
  2. The phage therapy was successful in treating the bacterial infection.
  3. The phage is used as a tool in genetic engineering.
  4. The phage is often found in water sources.
  5. The phage is a natural predator of bacteria.

Quotes

  • The phage is a virus, and like all viruses, it must get inside a host cell in order to reproduce.
  • Phages are the most abundant biological entities on earth.
  • Phages are viruses that can infect bacteria, and they have been used as a natural remedy for bacterial infections for many years.

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