probiotic microflora


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Noun1.probiotic microflora - a beneficial bacterium found in the intestinal tract of healthy mammals; often considered to be a plant
probiotic, probiotic bacterium, probiotic flora
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
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