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Definition of Acidophilus

1. Noun. A bacterium that is used to make yogurt and to supplement probiotics.

Definition of Acidophilus

1. Noun. A nickname for Lactobacillus acidophilus, one of the bacteria commonly used in fermenting yogurt. ¹

2. Noun. The “good bacteria” found naturally in the human stomach and intestines. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Acidophilus

1. Bacteria found in yogurt that help restore a supportive bacterial environment to an intestinal tract affected by disease and antibiotics. Ingesting acidophilus also may be useful in preventing candidiasis (thrush), including in the vagina. (13 Nov 1997)

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