Word: prophage
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
phage
Definition: The latent form of a bacteriophage in which the viral genome is inserted into the host chromosome.
Morphemes:
Affix: pro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: similar to
Affix: phage
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A virus that is parasitic on bacteria.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -φάγος
Language: grc
Decoded: -phagos
Meaning: eater