Bacteriophage

Pronunciation: /ˈbiˈeɪsiˈtiˈɹioʊˈfeɪdʒ/

Bacteriophage (noun)

  1. A virus that infects bacteria and can multiply inside them, often causing the bacteria to break apart.

Examples

  • A bacteriophage infects bacteria and then multiplies inside them.
  • The bacteriophage targets specific bacteria and stops their growth.