ACIDOPHILUS


Meaning of ACIDOPHILUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌa-sə-ˈdä-f(ə-)ləs ]

noun

Etymology: New Latin, acidophilic

Date: 1921

: a lactobacillus ( Lactobacillus acidophilus ) that is added especially to dairy products (as yogurt and milk) or prepared as a dietary supplement, is part of the normal intestinal and vaginal flora, and is used therapeutically especially to promote intestinal health ; also : a preparation containing such bacteria

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