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Definition of Lactobacillus
1. Noun. A Gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium that produces lactic acid (especially in milk).
Generic synonyms: Eubacteria, Eubacterium, True Bacteria
Group relationships: Genus Lactobacillus
Specialized synonyms: Acidophilus, Lactobacillus Acidophilus
Group relationships: Genus Lactobacillus
Specialized synonyms: Acidophilus, Lactobacillus Acidophilus
Definition of Lactobacillus
1. Noun. Any of many rod-shaped, nonmotile, aerobic bacteria, of the genus ''Lactobacillus'', that ferment sugars to form lactic acid ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Lactobacillus
1. [n -CILLI]
Medical Definition of Lactobacillus
1. Literally milk bacteria, normally found in the mouth, intestinal tract and vagina. (12 Dec 1998)