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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. microbiology
  3. microorganisms
  4. beneficial microorganisms
  5. probiotics
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organisms
  3. microorganisms
  4. beneficial microorganisms
  5. probiotics

Preferred term

probiotics

Type

  • Organism

Definition

  • Information Live, nonpathogenic, nontoxic microbial organisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/4066

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