microflora

noun

mi·​cro·​flo·​ra ˌmī-krə-ˈflȯr-ə 

1

: microscopic flora

2

: a small or strictly localized flora (as of a microenvironment)

microfloral

ˌmī-krə-ˈflȯr-əl 

adjective

Examples of microflora in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The makeup of their gut’s microflora had also changed, with a species of bacteria called Alistipes finegoldii increasing significantly in numbers. — Mike McRae 25, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026

The pure thermal spring water contains postbiotic microflora, which can calm the skin and reduce redness. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 July 2026

Introducing these synthetic materials to your garden can significantly disrupt natural cycles, potentially harming the microflora in the soil. — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026

This 3-in-1 formula nourishes good gut bacteria, supports healthy gut microflora, relieves occasional constipation and abdominal discomfort and supports immune function through the gut. — Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for microflora

• cercospora
• grandiflora
• passiflora
• phytophthora
• tuscarora
• aura
• bora
• burra
• cora
• flora
• fora
• gora

Medical Definition

microflora

noun

mi·​cro·​flo·​ra ˌmī-krə-ˈflōr-ə, -ˈflȯr- 

1

: a small or strictly localized flora (as of a microenvironment)

intestinal microflora

2

: microscopic flora compare macroflora

microfloral

-əl 

adjective