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intestinal flora

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intestinal flora
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) microorganisms that normally inhabit the lumen of the intestinal tract
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Noun1.intestinal flora - harmless microorganisms (as Escherichia coli) that inhabit the intestinal tract and are essential for its normal functioning
micro-organism, microorganism - any organism of microscopic size


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If the scientists' reasoning is correct, then manipulating intestinal flora might eventually be used to treat obesity, notes microbiologist Jeremy Nicholson of Imperial College London.
Fat friends: gut-microbe partners bring in more calories by Brownlee, C. / Science News
The end result is inadequate secretion of enzymes and lower numbers of friendly intestinal flora, which are needed to help the digestive process.
Enzymes digestion, allergies and your health by Beals, Linda / New Life Journal
Studies have shown that antimicrobial drags reduce part of the intestinal flora while potentially decreasing pathogen shedding (1-3).
Antimicrobial growth promoters and Salmonella spp., Campylobacter ... by Wegener, Henrik C. / Emerging Infectious Diseases
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