dysbiosis

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek δυσ- (dus-, bad) and βίωσις (bíōsis, way of living); the intended meaning of the compound word is contrasted with symbiosis - a relationship of mutual benefit. By surface analysis, dys- +‎ -biosis.

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Noun

dysbiosis (countable and uncountable, plural dysbioses)

  1. (pathology) A medical condition caused by microbial imbalances within the body.
    Antonym: eubiosis

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