intestinal flora

/ɪnˌtɛstənl ˌflɔrə/
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Definitions of intestinal flora
  1. noun
    harmless microorganisms (as Escherichia coli) that inhabit the intestinal tract and are essential for its normal functioning
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    type of:
    micro-organism, microorganism
    any living thing that is too small to be seen with the naked eye
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