acidophilus milk

[ as-i-dof-uh-luh s ]

/ ˌæs ɪˈdɒf ə ləs /

noun

a fermented milk produced by growing the bacterium Lactobacillus acidophilus in milk, used in medicine to alter the microbial flora of the intestinal tract under certain conditions.

Nearby words

acidolysis, acidometer, acidophil, acidophil adenoma, acidophilic, acidophilus milk, acidosis, acidulant, acidulate, acidulent, acidulous

Origin of acidophilus milk

From New Latin, dating back to 1920–25; see origin at acid, -o-, -philous

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British Dictionary definitions for acidophilus milk

acidophilus milk

/ (ˌæsɪˈdɒfɪləs) /

noun

med milk fermented by bacteria of the species Lactobacillus acidophilus, used in treating disorders of the gastrointestinal tract

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Medicine definitions for acidophilus milk

acidophilus milk

[ ăs′ĭ-dŏf′ə-ləs ]

n.

Milk fermented by bacterial cultures that thrive in dilute acid, often used to alter the bacterial flora of the gastrointestinal tract in the treatment of certain digestive disorders.