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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesलैक्टोबैसिलस
Pronunciation / Transliteration: laktobaisilus
"लैक्टोबैसिलस दही में पाया जाता है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A genus of bacteria that are commonly used in the production of yogurt and other fermented foods, known for their probiotic properties.
"Lactobacillus is often added to yogurt to enhance its health benefits." - 2
Any species within the genus Lactobacillus, particularly those that are beneficial to human health.
"Certain strains of Lactobacillus can help improve gut health."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Lactobacillus' is derived from the Latin words 'lac' meaning 'milk' and 'bacillus' meaning 'little rod', referring to the rod-shaped bacteria that are commonly found in fermented dairy products. The term has been in use since the late 19th century as microbiologists began to classify and study these beneficial bacteria.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lactobacillus" is said worldwide
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Lactobacille
Transliteration: laktobasil
"Le Lactobacille est essentiel dans la fermentation du yaourt."
Lactobacillus
Transliteration: laktobazillus
"Lactobacillus wird häufig in der Joghurtherstellung verwendet."
Lactobacillo
Transliteration: laktobatsillo
"Il Lactobacillo è importante per la salute intestinale."
Lactobacilo
Transliteration: laktobasilo
"El Lactobacilo ayuda en la digestión de los alimentos."
Lactobacilo
Transliteration: laktobasilo
"O Lactobacilo é benéfico para a flora intestinal."
लैक्टोबैसिलस
Transliteration: laktobaisilus
"लैक्टोबैसिलस दही में पाया जाता है।"
乳酸菌
Transliteration: rǔsuānjūn
"乳酸菌在发酵食品中起着重要作用。"
유산균
Transliteration: yusangyun
"유산균은 장 건강에 좋습니다."
乳酸菌
Transliteration: nyūsankin
"乳酸菌は腸内環境を整えるのに役立ちます。"
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