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Meanings
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Refers to the collection of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, etc.) living in a particular environment, such as the gut or skin.
The balance of the gut microbiota affects health.
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Often used interchangeably with マイクロバイオーム, but can emphasize the collective genomes or ecological community of microorganisms.
See also: マイクロバイオーム
Recent research has revealed the diversity of the human microbiome.