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