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Darmflora

gut flora, intestinal microbiome

noun DARM-flo-rah Rare
Body & Health Health & Illness

Usage Note

Darmflora refers to the community of microorganisms living in the intestine, also called Darmbiom. Disruption by antibiotics or diet can cause digestive problems; Probiotika are often taken to restore it.

Examples

"Nach der Antibiotikakur war seine Darmflora aus dem Gleichgewicht geraten."

Natural Translation

After the course of antibiotics, his gut flora had become imbalanced.

Literal Translation

After the antibiotic cure his intestinal flora had gotten out of balance.

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