-PHAGE

ˌfāj sometimes ˌfäzh or ˌfȧzh noun combining form

also -phag ˌfag, -aa(ə)g, -aig

( -s )

Etymology: Greek -phagos, from phagein

1. : one that eats

ostreo phage

xylo phage

2. : cell (as a phagocyte) that destroys cells

bacterio phage