intestinal flora
The microorganisms that inhabit the intestines of animal hosts, especially those in a…The microorganisms (bacteria, archaebacteria, fungi, protists, and viruses) that inhabit the intestines of animal hosts, especially those in a mutualistic relation with the host.
» Intestinal flora affect the psyche.
Кишечная флора влияет на психику. — Maksimo
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1 senses(countable, uncountable)The microorganisms (bacteria, archaebacteria, fungi, protists, and viruses) that inhabit the intestines of animal hosts, especially those in a mutualistic relation with the host.
- harmless microorganisms (as Escherichia coli) that inhabit the intestinal tract and are essential for its normal functioning
Examples
1 sentencesIntestinal flora affect the psyche.
ruКишечная флора влияет на психику. — Maksimo
Forms
plural: intestinal floras| Singular | intestinal flora |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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