-phage

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Definition of -phage in English English dictionary: Something that eats, or consumes
phage: A virus that is parasitic to bacteria
phage: A virus for which the natural host is a bacterial cell Source : Human Genome Project Information
phage: Virus that infects bacteria, sometimes causing the death of the host organism
phage: a virus that is parasitic in bacteria; it uses the bacterium's machinery and energy to produce more phage until the bacterium is destroyed and phage is released to invade surrounding bacteria
phage: A program that modifies other programs or databases in unauthorised ways; especially one that propagates a virus or Trojan horse
phage: A virus for which the natural host is a bacterial cell
phage: {i} bacteriophage, virus that destroys bacteria (Biology)
phage: A program that modifies other programs or databases in unauthorized ways; especially one that propagates a virus or Trojan horse
phage: A bacteriophage

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Etymology

() From Latin suffix -phagus, from Ancient Greek φάγος (phagos, “glutton”), from Ancient Greek φαγεῖν (phagein, “to eat”).

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