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Definition of probiotic adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

probiotic

adjective

/ˌprəʊbaɪˈɒtɪk/

/ˌprəʊbaɪˈɑːtɪk/

[only before noun]

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encouraging the growth of bacteria that have a good effect on the body
- probiotic products/yogurt/cheese
- the debate about the value of probiotic dietary supplements
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