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flora /flo·ra/ (flor´ah) [L.] 1. the collective plant organisms of a given locality. 2. the bacteria and fungi, both normally occurring and pathological, found in or on an organ. intestinal flora the bacteria normally within the lumen of the intestine. intestinal flora Etymology: L, intestinum + flos, flowers the natural bacterial content of the inside of the digestive tract. flora the collective plant organisms of a given locality. intestinal flora the microorganisms normally residing within the lumen of the intestine. Ecology is influenced by age, physiological state and environment of the host. rumen flora includes bacteria and protozoa in about equal volumes but the bacteria in much greater numbers, and fungi. The important protozoa are ciliated anaerobes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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If the scientists' reasoning is correct, then manipulating intestinal flora might eventually be used to treat obesity, notes microbiologist Jeremy Nicholson of Imperial College London. The end result is inadequate secretion of enzymes and lower numbers of friendly intestinal flora, which are needed to help the digestive process. Studies have shown that antimicrobial drags reduce part of the intestinal flora while potentially decreasing pathogen shedding (1-3). |
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