bacteriophage
1 synonym for bacteriophage, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A bacteriophage is a type of virus that infects bacteria.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
phage
How to use bacteriophage
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bacteriophage infection
bacteriophage therapy
a bacteriophage attacks bacteria
study a bacteriophage
Bacteriophage is a technical term used mainly in microbiology and medicine.
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'.
Full origin of bacteriophage →Frequently asked questions
What is a bacteriophage?
It is a virus that specifically infects and destroys bacteria.
Who coined the term bacteriophage?
The microbiologist Félix d'Hérelle coined the term.
Is phage the same as bacteriophage?
Yes, phage is simply a shorter synonym for bacteriophage.
