lactobacillus acidophilus meaning

Noun: Lactobacillus acidophilus

1. A bacterium that is used to make yogurt and to supplement probiotics
   - acidophilus

Type of: lactobacillus, probiotic, probiotic bacterium, probiotic flora, probiotic microflora

Part of: genus Lactobacillus

Encyclopedia: Lactobacillus acidophilus

[Medicine]
A species of gram-positive,rod-shaped bacteria isolated from the intestinal tract of humans and animals,the human mouth,and vagina. This organism produces the fermented product,acidophilus milk.

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1. optimization of a fermentation medium for linoleic acid isomerase production with lactobacillus acidophilus
2. the results showed that citrate sodium added to ferment liquid could decrease the stressing effect and enhance density of lactobacillus acidophilus during fermentation
3. "Lactobacillus acidophilus " is a constituent in VSL # 3.
4. Some experts suggest that miso is a source of " Lactobacillus acidophilus ".
5. They conducted experiments involving rats and humans volunteers, by feeding them with " Lactobacillus acidophilus ".