Definition of "lactobacilli" [lactobacilli]

• Plural form of lactobacillus. (noun)

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• "It had to preserve beneficial microfauna in the vagina that are called lactobacilli and maintain the vagina's acid balance."
• "Those that manage to colonise this area, such as lactobacilli, can do so only transiently as the oesophageal contents are continuously propelled into the stomach when we swallow."
• "If lactobacilli like we find in yogurt can prevent stress and the mouse form of depression, just think we might do when we figure out our ecosystem better."