Lactobacillus acidophilus

Translingual

Etymology

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Proper noun

Lactobacillus acidophilus f

  1. A taxonomic species within the family Lactobacillaceae – bacteria sometimes used in the production of yogurt.

Synonyms

  • Boas-Oppler bacillus

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