What is another word for phage?
Pronunciation: [fˈe͡ɪd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
Phage, also known as bacteriophage, is a virus that targets bacteria. Its name is derived from the Greek words "phagein" which means to eat, and "bacteria" which refers to the host it targets. There are several synonyms for the word phage, including bacterial virus, bacteriophage, bacterial eater, and bacterial destroyer. These synonyms are all used to describe the same virus that has the ability to infect and kill bacteria. The use of phages as an alternative or complementary treatment to antibiotics is gaining interest among scientists and medical professionals, and research is ongoing to explore their potential as a tool to combat bacterial infections.
