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Noun: acidophilus  ,a-si'dó-fu-lus
  1. A species of lactobacillus used as a probiotic
    "Acidophilus supplements may help maintain gut health"; "Lactobacillus acidophilus supplements may help maintain gut health";
    - Lactobacillus acidophilus

Type of: lactobacillus, probiotic, probiotic bacterium

Part of: genus Lactobacillus

Encyclopedia: Acidophilus