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probiotic

noun, adj — 3 senses

probiotic

noun

UK /ˌpɹəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ · US /ˌpɹoʊ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/

Etymology From pro- + biotic.

1

Bacteriology, Biology, Microbiology, Natural sciences A food or dietary supplement, such as a yogurt, containing live bacteria for therapeutic reasons.

Derived terms
paraprobiotic

probiotic

adj

Etymology From pro- + biotic.

1

Biology, Ecology, Natural sciences Of, or relating to probiosis; ecologic facilitation.

2

Describing any dietary supplement that contains live bacteria for therapeutic purposes.

Related terms
probiogenomics, probiosis

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