bifidobacteria; Bifidobacterium
A genus of beneficial bacteria commonly found in the human gut and used in probiotic products. Often mentioned in health and nutrition contexts.
Yogurt contains bifidobacteria.
Bifidobacteria help improve the intestinal environment.
From the genus name Bifidobacterium, derived from Latin bifidus 'cleft' and bacterium. The Japanese term combines the katakana loanword ビフィズス with 菌 (bacterium).