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probiotic

Definition of probiotic

adjective

  • denoting a substance which stimulates the growth of microorganisms, especially those with beneficial properties (such as those of the intestinal flora).

noun

  • a probiotic substance or preparation.
  • a microorganism introduced into the body for its beneficial qualities.

probiotic in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of probiotic in the US English dictionary
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