Bacteriophage (Noun)
Meaning
A virus that is parasitic (reproduces itself) in bacteria; "phage uses the bacterium's machinery and energy to produce more phage until the bacterium is destroyed and phage is released to invade surrounding bacteria".
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The discovery of bacteriophage in the early 20th century revolutionized the field of microbiology and opened up new avenues for research.
- Bacteriophage therapy has been explored as a potential treatment for bacterial infections, particularly those that are resistant to antibiotics.
- The bacteriophage's unique ability to target specific bacteria makes it an attractive tool for the development of novel antimicrobial agents.
- Scientists have been studying the bacteriophage's life cycle to better understand how it interacts with its host bacteria and to identify potential weaknesses that can be exploited.
- The use of bacteriophage in food safety applications has shown promise in reducing the incidence of bacterial contamination in food products.