Lactobacillus Definition

lăktō-bə-sĭləs
lactobacilli
noun
Any of a genus (Lactobacillus) of bacteria that ferment milk, carbohydrates, etc., producing lactic acid and carbon dioxide: found as saprophytes or as parasites in the mouth, intestinal tract, and vagina of humans and other mammals.
Webster's New World
pronoun

A taxonomic genus within the family Lactobacillaceae — gram-positive facultative anaerobic or microaerophilic rod-shaped bacteria.

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Noun

Singular:
lactobacillus
Plural:
lactobacilli

Lactobacillus Sentence Examples

  • A placebo-controlled trial of Lactobacillus GG to prevent diarrhea in undernourished Peruvian children.

  • Controlled studies have shown that Lactobacillus acidophilus might prevent candida vaginitis.

  • The most common of these is Lactobacillus acidophilus, the bacteria found in yogurt and some other dairy products.

  • Besides Lactobacillus acidophilus there are other bacteria that are beneficial to the human digestive system and contribute to good health.

  • The most common are Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium.

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