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probiotic
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probiotic [ˌprəʊbaɪˈɒtɪk]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a harmless bacterium that helps to protect the body from harmful bacteria
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) of or relating to probiotics probiotic yogurt
[from pro-1 + (anti)biotic]
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Noun1.probiotic - a beneficial bacterium found in the intestinal tract of healthy mammals; often considered to be a plant
bacteria, bacterium - (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants
acidophilus, Lactobacillus acidophilus - a bacterium that is used to make yogurt and to supplement probiotics
Translations
probiotic [ˌprəʊbaɪˈɒtɪk]
nprobiotique m
adjprobiotique


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