Definition
microbiome
noun
- the community of microorganisms (such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi) that live in or on a particular environment or organism
Usage: commonly used in scientific and medical contexts; often refers to the human gut microbiome
Examples
- The human gut microbiome plays an important role in digestion and immune function.
- Scientists study the microbiome to understand how bacteria affect our health.
- A healthy microbiome contains trillions of beneficial microorganisms.
- The soil microbiome includes bacteria, fungi, and other tiny organisms that help plants grow.
- Antibiotics can disrupt the balance of your microbiome.
- Researchers are investigating how diet influences the composition of the microbiome.