phages

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Definition of phages in English English dictionary: plural of phage
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

[ 'fAj also 'fäzh ] (noun.) 1926. by shortening.

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