noun
- the microscopic plant life, especially bacteria, present in a particular environment or region of the body
Usage: scientific; often used in medical and biological contexts
Examples
- The gut microflora plays a crucial role in human digestion.
- Antibiotics can disrupt the natural microflora in the intestines.
- Scientists studied the soil microflora to understand ecosystem health.
- Changes in vaginal microflora can lead to infections.
- The microflora of the ocean varies greatly with depth and temperature.
- Probiotics help restore healthy microflora after illness.