probiotic
[ proh-bahy-ot-ik ]
/ ˌproʊ baɪˈɒt ɪk /
noun
a usually dairy food or a dietary supplement containing live bacteria that replace or add to the beneficial bacteria normally present in the gastrointestinal tract.
a bacterium in such a food or dietary supplement.
adjective
noting or pertaining to a probiotic: a probiotic yogurt drink.
Words nearby probiotic
probe,
probe syringe,
probenecid,
probie,
probiosis,
probiotic,
probit,
probity,
problem,
problem page,
problem-oriented record
Example sentences from the Web for probiotic
But is it possible that there could be a “probiotic” that causes weight loss?
If you have bad breath, gingivitis or periodontitis …A probiotic lozenge or mouthwash might be your best bet.
When this happens, adding an extra dose of good bacteria from a probiotic supplement helps bring harmony back to the belly.
Read the Label Picking a probiotic is much more complicated than, say, picking a multivitamin.
British Dictionary definitions for probiotic
probiotic
/ (ˌprəʊbaɪˈɒtɪk) /
noun
a harmless bacterium that helps to protect the body from harmful bacteria
a substance that encourages the growth of natural healthy bacteria in the gut
adjective
of or relating to probiotics
probiotic yogurt
Word Origin for probiotic
C20: from
pro-
1 + (
anti)
biotic