probiotics

probiotics
UK [ˌprəʊbaɪˈɒtɪks] / US [ˌproʊbaɪˈɑtɪks] noun [plural] biology
microorganisms (= very small living things) that are believed to make you more healthy if you eat them

Probiotics may decrease the incidence of respiratory tract infections.


Derived word:
probiotic
UK / US adjective

Some probiotic health drinks do not have the healthy bacteria claimed on the label.


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