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colonic bacterium
colonic bacterium (plural colonic bacteria)


noun 
Definition:
 
beneficial bacterium in the colon: any one of various beneficial bacteria that live in the colon, where they help maintain good digestion, inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, and promote immunity. Bifidobacteria are among the significant colonic bacteria.
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