probiotic

[ proh-bahy-ot-ik ]

/ ˌproʊ baɪˈɒt ɪk /

noun

a usually dairy food or a dietary supplement containing live bacteria that replace or add to the beneficial bacteria normally present in the gastrointestinal tract.

a bacterium in such a food or dietary supplement.

adjective

noting or pertaining to a probiotic: a probiotic yogurt drink.

Origin of probiotic

1950-55; pro-¹ + biotic, on the model of antibiotic

Words nearby probiotic

probe, probenecid, probe syringe, probie, probiosis, probiotic, probit, probity, problem, problematic, problematics

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Example sentences from the Web for probiotic

But is it possible that there could be a “probiotic” that causes weight loss?
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If you have bad breath, gingivitis or periodontitis …A probiotic lozenge or mouthwash might be your best bet.
How to Choose the Right Probiotic for You|DailyBurn|May 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When this happens, adding an extra dose of good bacteria from a probiotic supplement helps bring harmony back to the belly.
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Read the Label Picking a probiotic is much more complicated than, say, picking a multivitamin.
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British Dictionary definitions for probiotic

probiotic

/ (ˌprəʊbaɪˈɒtɪk) /

noun

a harmless bacterium that helps to protect the body from harmful bacteria

a substance that encourages the growth of natural healthy bacteria in the gut

adjective

of or relating to probioticsprobiotic yogurt

Word Origin for probiotic

C20: from pro- 1 + (anti) biotic

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for probiotic

probiotic

[ prō′bī-ŏt′ĭk ]

n.

A dietary supplement containing live bacteria or yeast that supplements normal gastrointestinal flora, given especially after depletion of flora caused by infection or ingestion of an antibiotic drug.

单词	probiotic
释义	probiotic [ proh-bahy-ot-ik ] / ˌproʊ baɪˈɒt ɪk / noun a usually dairy food or a dietary supplement containing live bacteria that replace or add to the beneficial bacteria normally present in the gastrointestinal tract. a bacterium in such a food or dietary supplement. adjective noting or pertaining to a probiotic: a probiotic yogurt drink. Origin of probiotic 1950-55; pro-¹ + biotic, on the model of antibiotic Words nearby probiotic probe, probenecid, probe syringe, probie, probiosis, probiotic, probit, probity, problem, problematic, problematics Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for probiotic But is it possible that there could be a “probiotic” that causes weight loss? ‘Good Poop’ Diet Is the Next Big Thing\|Daniela Drake\|October 7, 2014\|DAILY BEAST If you have bad breath, gingivitis or periodontitis …A probiotic lozenge or mouthwash might be your best bet. How to Choose the Right Probiotic for You\|DailyBurn\|May 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST When this happens, adding an extra dose of good bacteria from a probiotic supplement helps bring harmony back to the belly. How to Choose the Right Probiotic for You\|DailyBurn\|May 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Read the Label Picking a probiotic is much more complicated than, say, picking a multivitamin. How to Choose the Right Probiotic for You\|DailyBurn\|May 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST British Dictionary definitions for probiotic probiotic / (ˌprəʊbaɪˈɒtɪk) / noun a harmless bacterium that helps to protect the body from harmful bacteria a substance that encourages the growth of natural healthy bacteria in the gut adjective of or relating to probioticsprobiotic yogurt Word Origin for probiotic C20: from pro- 1 + (anti) biotic Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Medical definitions for probiotic probiotic [ prō′bī-ŏt′ĭk ] n. A dietary supplement containing live bacteria or yeast that supplements normal gastrointestinal flora, given especially after depletion of flora caused by infection or ingestion of an antibiotic drug. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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