Acidophilus milk
a fermented milk produced by growing the bacterium lactobacillus acidophilus in milk, used in medicine to alter the microbial flora of the intestinal tract under certain conditions.
noun
(med) milk fermented by bacteria of the species lactobacillus acidophilus, used in treating disorders of the gastrointestinal tract
acidophilus milk ac·i·doph·i·lus milk (ās’ĭ-dŏf’ə-ləs)
n.
milk fermented by bacterial cultures that thrive in dilute acid, often used to alter the bacterial flora of the gastrointestinal tract in the treatment of certain digestive disorders.
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