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bacteriophage

The origin and history of bacteriophage.

Etymology

Bacteriophage was borrowed from French bactériophage, a term coined by the microbiologist Félix d'Hérelle. It combines a form meaning 'bacteria' with a Greek-derived ending meaning 'eater'.

Origin: French

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