virophage

noun

virophage

noun

/ˈvaɪɹəfeɪd͡ʒ/

Etymology From viro- + -phage.

1

Biology, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Virology Any virus that infects other viruses.

Related terms
bacteriophage, phage, virovore

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