probiotic

A noun referring to a beneficial bacterium found in the intestinal tract of healthy mammals, often considered to be a plant.

• 🇨🇳名词，指对宿主有益的活性微生物（如乳酸菌、双歧杆菌），常存在于肠道等人体部位，也可指含有这类有益菌的食品或补充剂。

1. Beneficial microorganism B2 formal medical

   A live microorganism, typically a bacterium or yeast, that is beneficial to the health of the host organism, especially when consumed as part of food or a supplement.

   • Yogurt is a common source of probiotics.
   • Probiotics can help restore the natural balance of gut bacteria.
   • Many people take probiotic supplements to improve digestion.

   🇨🇳有益微生物

• probiotics plural form
• probiotics' possessive plural form
• probiotic's possessive singular form