microbiota
noun
mi·cro·bi·o·ta
ˌmī-krō-bī-ˈō-tə 
: the microscopic organisms of a particular environment : microbiome sense 1
It's very possible that the master key to unlocking chronic disease will turn out to be the health and composition of the microbiota in your gut.—
Michael Pollan and Ruth Reichl
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Avoiding inflammatory foods and sticking to wholesome ingredients that nourish your microbiota naturally.
—Violeta Valdés, Vogue, 2 July 2025
But the Arizona State University researchers then set out to investigate the enduring effects of the treatment, which involved a bowel cleanse and daily transplants of fecal microbiota over a period of seven to eight weeks.
—Nick Lavars, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2025
Because of this, the dinosaur probably relied on its stomach microbiota and fermentation to aid in digestion.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 9 June 2025
Studies have found that emulsifiers can alter the mix of bacteria in the gut, known as the microbiome or microbiota; damage the lining of the gastrointestinal tract; and trigger inflammation, potentially contributing to problems elsewhere in the body.
—David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
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Violeta Valdés, Vogue, 2 July 2025
But the Arizona State University researchers then set out to investigate the enduring effects of the treatment, which involved a bowel cleanse and daily transplants of fecal microbiota over a period of seven to eight weeks.
—Nick Lavars, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2025
Because of this, the dinosaur probably relied on its stomach microbiota and fermentation to aid in digestion.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 9 June 2025
Studies have found that emulsifiers can alter the mix of bacteria in the gut, known as the microbiome or microbiota; damage the lining of the gastrointestinal tract; and trigger inflammation, potentially contributing to problems elsewhere in the body.
—David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for microbiota
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microbiota
noun
mi·cro·bi·o·ta
-bī-ˈōt-ə
: the microscopic organisms of a particular environment : microbiome sense 1
The more we learn about our microbiota, however, the more we realize how easy it is for helpful microbes to get caught in the line of fire between an antibiotic and its intended target.—Nathan Wolfe, National Geographic
Nathan Wolfe, National Geographic… the microbiota on the tongue differ from those species living in plaque on teeth.—Mel Rosenberg, Scientific American
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