Phage
noun
A phage is a virus that specifically infects and kills bacteria.
Bacteriophages can be used to treat bacterial infections.

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bacteriophage therapy,targeted phage therapy,phage display
noun
A phage is a virus that specifically infects and kills bacteria.
Bacteriophages can be used to treat bacterial infections.

Usage tips
Neutral
bacteriophage therapy,targeted phage therapy,phage display
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Medical
Phages are often researched for their potential as antibiotics in treating infections.
Phage therapy is a promising alternative to antibiotics.
Technical
In microbiology, understanding phages is crucial for genetic engineering and biotechnology.
The study of phage lambda has contributed much to molecular biology.
Context
Phages represent the natural way to combat bacterial overgrowth in ecosystems.
Phages help control bacterial populations in natural environments.
Medical
Phages are often researched for their potential as antibiotics in treating infections.
Phage therapy is a promising alternative to antibiotics.
Technical
In microbiology, understanding phages is crucial for genetic engineering and biotechnology.
The study of phage lambda has contributed much to molecular biology.
Context
Phages represent the natural way to combat bacterial overgrowth in ecosystems.
Phages help control bacterial populations in natural environments.
Medical
Phages are often researched for their potential as antibiotics in treating infections.
Phage therapy is a promising alternative to antibiotics.
Technical
In microbiology, understanding phages is crucial for genetic engineering and biotechnology.
The study of phage lambda has contributed much to molecular biology.
Context
Phages represent the natural way to combat bacterial overgrowth in ecosystems.
Phages help control bacterial populations in natural environments.
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