dysbiosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A medical condition caused by microbial imbalances within the body.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

dysbiosis dysbioses

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δυσ- (dus-, “bad”) and βίωσις (bíōsis, “way of living”); the intended meaning of the compound word is contrasted with symbiosis - a relationship of mutual benefit. By surface analysis, dys- + -biosis.

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