PHAGES Synonyms
There are 4 synonyms of the word
phages.
(exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word phages. (close relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word phages. (close relations)
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Definition of PHAGES
Definition of PHAGES
Best Alternative Words for PHAGES
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bacteriophages | nounn | |||||||
noun • a virus that is parasitic (reproduces itself) in bacteria | ||||||||
phagocytes | nounn | |||||||
noun • a cell that engulfs and digests debris and invading microorganisms | ||||||||
viruses | nounn | |||||||
noun • (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein • a harmful or corrupting agency • a software program capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same computer | ||||||||
bacteriophage | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a virus that is parasitic (reproduces itself) in bacteria |
Best Hypernyms For PHAGES
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phages, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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