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bacteriophage

/ˌbæktəriˈoʊfeɪdʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does bacteriophage mean?

noun

A virus that infects and replicates within bacteria, often used as a tool in genetic engineering and biotechnology.

Example

"The scientist used bacteriophages to deliver genes to the bacteria, allowing them to produce a new enzyme."

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