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- probiótic adj. m., pl. probiótici; f. sg. probiótică, pl. probióticeTrimis de siveco, 06.11.2006. Sursa: Dicţionar ortografic
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Probiotic — Probiotics are live microorganisms thought to be beneficial to the host organism. According to the currently adopted definition by FAO/WHO, probiotics are: Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on … Wikipedia
probiotic — noun a beneficial bacterium found in the intestinal tract of healthy mammals; often considered to be a plant • Syn: ↑probiotic bacterium, ↑probiotic microflora, ↑probiotic flora • Hypernyms: ↑bacteria, ↑bacterium • Hyponyms … Useful english dictionary
Probiotic — A microbe that protects its host and can prevent disease. The most common probiotic today is Lactobacillus acidopholous, found in yogurt, acidopholous milk, and supplements. Probiotics counter an unfortunate effect of treatment with antibiotics… … Medical dictionary
probiotic — noun Etymology: 2pro + biotic (as in antibiotic) Date: 1951 a preparation (as a dietary supplement) containing live bacteria (as lactobacilli) that is taken orally to restore beneficial bacteria to the body; also a bacterium of such a preparation … New Collegiate Dictionary
probiotic — pro|bi|ot|ic [ˌprəubaıˈɔtık US ˌproubaıˈa: ] n [U and C] a food or other substance that contains ↑bacteria and is used in a positive way to improve health, or the use of this type of food to improve health ▪ Probiotics have been reported to… … Dictionary of contemporary English
probiotic — [ˌprəʊbʌɪ ɒtɪk] adjective denoting a substance which stimulates the growth of microorganisms, especially beneficial ones such as those of the intestinal flora. noun a probiotic substance or preparation … English new terms dictionary
probiotic — /proʊbaɪˈɒtɪk/ (say prohbuy otik) adjective 1. of or relating to a food containing live bacteria which have health promoting properties: a probiotic yoghurt can colonise the intestines with beneficial bacteria. –noun 2. such a food: probiotics… …
probiotic bacterium — noun a beneficial bacterium found in the intestinal tract of healthy mammals; often considered to be a plant • Syn: ↑probiotic, ↑probiotic microflora, ↑probiotic flora • Hypernyms: ↑bacteria, ↑bacterium • Hyponyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
probiotic flora — noun a beneficial bacterium found in the intestinal tract of healthy mammals; often considered to be a plant • Syn: ↑probiotic, ↑probiotic bacterium, ↑probiotic microflora • Hypernyms: ↑bacteria, ↑bacterium • Hyponyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
probiotic microflora — noun a beneficial bacterium found in the intestinal tract of healthy mammals; often considered to be a plant • Syn: ↑probiotic, ↑probiotic bacterium, ↑probiotic flora • Hypernyms: ↑bacteria, ↑bacterium • Hyponyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
