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Probiotic

see synonyms of probiotic

Noun

1. probiotic, probiotic bacterium, probiotic flora, probiotic microflora

a beneficial bacterium found in the intestinal tract of healthy mammals; often considered to be a plant

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Probiotic

see synonyms of probiotic
adjective
3. 
of or relating to probiotics
probiotic yogurt
noun
1. 
a harmless bacterium that helps to protect the body from harmful bacteria
2. 
a substance that encourages the growth of natural healthy bacteria in the gut

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Probiotic

see synonyms of probiotic
n.
1. A nutraceutical containing live bacteria or yeast that supplements normal gastrointestinal flora, given especially after depletion of flora caused by infection or ingestion of an antibiotic drug.
2. A bacterium that supplements normal gastrointestinal flora.

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