Bacteriophages

/bæk,tɪərioʊˈfeɪdʒɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of bacteriophage; multiple viruses that infect and destroy bacteria.

Etymology

The plural form of bacteriophage, adding -s to indicate more than one virus of this type.

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Scientists discovered bacteriophages could be used to fight bacterial infections before antibiotics were invented, and with antibiotic-resistant superbugs rising, phage therapy is making a major comeback in modern medicine.

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