5 letter words starting with PHA

**Parts of Speech:** Noun **Definition:** A phage is a virus that infects and replicates within bacteria. It is short for bacteriophage. **Pronunciations:** US: /feɪdʒ/, UK: /feɪdʒ/ **Origin and Usage:** The term phage was coined by the French-Canadian microbiologist Félix dHérelle in 1917. Phages were first discovered as a potential treatment for bacterial infections before the discovery of antibiotics. Today, phage therapy is still used in some countries to treat bacterial infections that are resistant to antibiotics. **Synonyms:** bacteriophage, bacterial virus **Related Words:** virus, cells, genes, genome, plasmid **Example Sentences:** - The researchers isolated a phage that was able to kill the antibiotic-resistant bacteria. - Phages have been used in some countries as an alternative to antibiotics for treating bacterial infections. - The study found that some bacteria are able to resist phage infection by mutating their outer surface.

Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb

Definitions

• Noun: a distinct period or stage in a series of events or a process of change or development.
• Verb: carry out (something) in gradual stages.

Pronunciations

• US: /feɪz/
• UK: /feɪz/

Origin and Usage

The word "phase" originated from the Greek word "phaínein" meaning "to appear". It was first used in English in the 1600s to refer to the appearance or aspect of something. Later on, it was used to describe a particular stage in a process or development. As a verb, "phase" means to carry out something in gradual stages.

Synonyms

• Stage
• Period
• Step
• Aspect
• Part

Related Words

• Phage
• Chase
• Phare
• Haste
• Phase

Example Sentences

• The project is currently in the planning phase.
• The company is phasing out its older products to make way for new ones.
• The moon goes through different phases throughout the month.