probiotics
noun/proʊbaɪˈɑtɪks/
Frequency rank: #17,155 most common English word
Meaning
live bacteria and yeasts that are good for health, especially the digestive system.
Example sentence
The doctor recommended eating yogurt with probiotics to help improve her digestion.
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