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Definition of "microflora" [microflora]

  • Microscopic plant life, especially the bacterial colonies found in the gut of normal, healthy animals and humans. (noun)

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Use "microflora" in a sentence
  • "It is clear as a cloudless day that hospital wards and their ancillary facilities need to be designed from a microbiological angle to make “life hard” for any kind of microflora to survive in problematic numbers."
  • "Even with soap "made for sheath washing," the death of the normal "microflora" will allow the resurgence of inappropriate and pathogenic bacteria (capable of causing disease)."
  • "Pickles, sauerkraut, and other fermented foods also introduce probiotics to your gut to help balance microflora."