probiotic
adjective/ˌprəʊbaɪˈɒtɪk/
/ˌprəʊbaɪˈɑːtɪk/
[only before noun]- encouraging the growth of bacteria that have a good effect on the body
- probiotic products/yogurt/cheese
- the debate about the value of probiotic dietary supplements
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