bacteroides
noun
Pronunciation: bæk.təˈrɔɪ.diːz
Definition
A genus of rod-shaped, anaerobic bacteria that form a major part of the mammalian intestinal microbiome.
Examples
Researchers are studying how Bacteroides influence the human immune system.
A high-fiber diet often increases the abundance of Bacteroides in the gut.
Some species of Bacteroides can cause infections if they escape the digestive tract.
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