lactobacillus
noun
lac·to·ba·cil·lus ˌlak-tō-bə-ˈsi-ləs 
: any of a genus (Lactobacillus) of bacteria that produce lactic acid
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Fourth course Beer: Downstream Jam Cherry, a tart beer with notes of ruby red raspberries and made with lactobacillus. 
Marc Bona, cleveland, 28 Aug. 2022 Pomegranate seed oil and lactobacillus ferment ensure this cleanser is gentle, soothing, and suitable for daily use. Rolling Stone, 20 May 2022 Other ingredients include lactobacillus ferment and pomegranate seed oil, which intensely soothe and nourish the skin. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022 Data from multiple studies, including ones involving athletes and active individuals, has found that taking a probiotic with lactobacillus or bifidobacterium strains might help decrease the frequency and duration of these infections. Pamela Nisevich Bede, Outside Online, 26 Mar. 2020 For instance, today a type of bacteria called lactobacillus is used in probiotic creams and serums for all the wrong reasons, says Teo Soleymani, M.D., a dermatologist at UCLA Health. Jessica Chia, Allure, 23 Nov. 2021 Streptococcus and lactobacillus are good for restoring healthy gut flora, especially in the colon. Michael Pollick, chicagotribune.com, 27 Mar. 2021 This particular product relies on a bio-tech probiotic lactobacillus that supports the skin’s microbiome. Ahmed Zambarakji, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2021 Baby probiotics typically contain one of two kinds: lactobacillus or bifidobacterium. Ana Sanchez, chicagotribune.com, 5 Apr. 2021 See More
Marc Bona, cleveland, 28 Aug. 2022 Pomegranate seed oil and lactobacillus ferment ensure this cleanser is gentle, soothing, and suitable for daily use. Rolling Stone, 20 May 2022 Other ingredients include lactobacillus ferment and pomegranate seed oil, which intensely soothe and nourish the skin. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022 Data from multiple studies, including ones involving athletes and active individuals, has found that taking a probiotic with lactobacillus or bifidobacterium strains might help decrease the frequency and duration of these infections. Pamela Nisevich Bede, Outside Online, 26 Mar. 2020 For instance, today a type of bacteria called lactobacillus is used in probiotic creams and serums for all the wrong reasons, says Teo Soleymani, M.D., a dermatologist at UCLA Health. Jessica Chia, Allure, 23 Nov. 2021 Streptococcus and lactobacillus are good for restoring healthy gut flora, especially in the colon. Michael Pollick, chicagotribune.com, 27 Mar. 2021 This particular product relies on a bio-tech probiotic lactobacillus that supports the skin’s microbiome. Ahmed Zambarakji, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2021 Baby probiotics typically contain one of two kinds: lactobacillus or bifidobacterium. Ana Sanchez, chicagotribune.com, 5 Apr. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
New Latin
First Known Use
1924, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
lactobacillus
noun
lac·to·ba·cil·lus ˌlak-tō-bə-ˈsil-əs
1
capitalized : a genus of gram-positive nonmotile lactic-acid-forming bacteria of the family Lactobacillaceae including various commercially important lactic acid bacteria
2
plural lactobacilli
-ˌī also -ˌē
: any bacterium of the genus Lactobacillus