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10 Language-to-English DictionariesProbiotic
/ˌproʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A substance that stimulates the growth of microorganisms, especially those with beneficial properties.
"Many yogurts contain probiotics that can aid digestion." - 2
Live bacteria and yeasts that are good for health, especially the digestive system.
"Taking a probiotic supplement can help restore the natural balance of bacteria in your gut."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'probiotic' is derived from the Greek words 'pro', meaning 'for', and 'biotic', meaning 'life'. It was first used in the 20th century to describe substances that promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the gut.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Probiotic" is said worldwide
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probiotique
Transliteration: probiotique
"Les yaourts contiennent souvent des probiotiques bénéfiques."
Probiotikum
Transliteration: probiotikum
"Probiotika können die Verdauung unterstützen."
probiotico
Transliteration: probiotico
"Molti yogurt contengono probiotici che aiutano la digestione."
probiótico
Transliteration: probiótico
"Los probióticos son beneficiosos para la salud intestinal."
probiótico
Transliteration: probiótico
"Os probióticos ajudam na digestão."
प्रोबायोटिक
Transliteration: probaiotik
"प्रोबायोटिक दही पाचन में मदद कर सकता है।"
益生菌
Transliteration: yì shēng jūn
"益生菌对肠道健康有益。"
프로바이오틱
Transliteration: peurobaio-tik
"프로바이오틱은 소화에 도움을 줄 수 있습니다."
プロバイオティクス
Transliteration: purobaiotikusu
"プロバイオティクスは腸の健康に役立ちます。"
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