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probiotic

pro·bi·ot·ic [ pr bī óttik ] (plural pro·bi·ot·ics)


noun 
Definition:
 
substance containing beneficial microorganisms: a substance containing live microorganisms that claims to be beneficial to humans and animals, e.g. by restoring the balance of microflora in the digestive tract.
See also  prebiotic


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