bacteriophage
/bækˈtɪriəˌfeɪdʒ/
noun
- A virus that infects and destroys bacteria.
- A bacteriophage attaches to a bacterium and injects its genetic material inside.
- Each bacteriophage is specialized to attack only certain types of bacteria.
- Scientists are using bacteriophages to treat bacterial infections that resist antibiotics.
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