Acidophilus
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noun.
A
nickname
for
Lactobacillus acidophilus
, one of the bacteria commonly used in fermenting
yogurt
.
noun.
The “good bacteria” found naturally in the human
stomach
and
intestines
.
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noun.
a bacterium that is used to make yogurt and to supplement probiotics
Word Usage
"I'm considering moving to Moosejaw and putting a big plastic bubble around our house. oh and I agree with crazymumma-acidophilus is very helpful."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
lactobacillus
probiotic
probiotic bacterium
probiotic flora
probiotic microflora
Same Context
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