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acidophilus /ˌasɪˈdɒfɪləs /noun [mass noun]A bacterium that is used to make yogurt and to supplement the intestinal flora.- Lactobacillus acidophilus; a Gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium.
The use of Lactobacillus acidophilus and other probiotic bacteria to maintain intestinal health and good digestion is on the rise....- For instance, Lactobacillus acidophilus - a harmless bacterium that resides in your intestines - helps you digest food, destroys some disease-causing organisms and provides nutrients to your body.
- Probiotic foods contain bacteria such as Lactobacillus acidophilus or Bifidobacterium, bacteria that are thought to be capable of surviving digestion, and of being introduced into the large intestine.
Origin1920s: modern Latin, literally 'acid-loving'. RhymesTheophilus |