virophage
noun/ˈvaɪɹəfeɪd͡ʒ/
Etymology From viro- + -phage.
1
Biology, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Virology Any virus that infects other viruses.
- Related terms
- bacteriophage, phage, virovore
noun
/ˈvaɪɹəfeɪd͡ʒ/
Etymology From viro- + -phage.
Biology, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Virology Any virus that infects other viruses.
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