Bacteriophagous

/bæk,tɪərioʊˈfeɪdʒəs/ adjective

Definition

Feeding on or consuming bacteria, especially through the action of bacteriophages.

Etymology

From bacterio- (bacteria) + -phagous (Greek phagein, 'to eat'). The adjective form describing organisms that eat bacteria.

Kelly Says

Bacteriophagous viruses are so selective—a single phage might only infect one specific bacterial strain—which means they could be precision weapons against disease without harming beneficial bacteria.

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