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lactobacillus
[ lak-toh-buh-sil-uhs ]
noun
, Bacteriology.
, plural lac·to·ba·cil·li [lak-toh-b, uh, -, sil, -ahy].
- any long, slender, rod-shaped, anaerobic bacterium of the genus Lactobacillus, that produces large amounts of lactic acid in the fermentation of carbohydrates, especially in milk.
lactobacillus
/ ˌlæktəʊbəˈsɪləs /
noun
- any Gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium of the genus Lactobacillus , which ferments carbohydrates to lactic acid, for example in the souring of milk: family Lactobacillaceae
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Word History and Origins
Origin of lactobacillus1
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Example Sentences
Lactobacillus reuteri LR-1 or LR-2 promote oral health by binding to teeth and gums, preventing plaque formation in the mouth.
From The Daily Beast
The most common probiotic bacteria come from two genus groups: Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium, although there are many others.
From The Daily Beast
Koumiss bacterium is related to the Lactobacillus of various other fermented milks, and is similar to Bac.
From Project Gutenberg
Fresh dairy cream cheese containing Lactobacillus acidophilus.
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