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acidophilus milk

[as-i-dof-uh-luh s]
noun
  1. 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.
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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

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

acidophilus milk

(ăs′ĭ-dŏf′ə-ləs)
n.
  1. 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.
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