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Microbiome
Pronunciation
Definition 1
The collection of all the microorganisms and viruses that live in a given environment, including the human body or part of the body, such as the digestive system. The human microbiome may play a role in a person’s health. Studying the human microbiome may help prevent and treat disease in the future. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A collection or collectivity of microorganisms. This entity is frequently examined to determine how changes to the surrounding environment affects biological processes and the resulting health status of the organism. (NCI Thesaurus)
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