prebiotics — (pree.bye.AW.tiks) n. Nondigestible food substances that improve health by stimulating the growth or activity of beneficial bacteria within the colon. prebiotic adj. Example Citation: Although evidence indicates that extra doses of good bacteria … New words
phage therapy — (FAYJ thair.uh.pee) n. Medical therapy that uses bacteriophage viruses to kill the bacteria that are causing an illness or infection. Example Citation: Could phage therapy be the answer to our prayers? It certainly has its attractions. Unlike… … New words
Iron bacteria — In the management of water supply wells, iron bacteria are bacteria that derive the energy they need to live and multiply by oxidizing dissolved ferrous iron (or the less frequently available manganese and aluminium). The resulting ferric oxide… … Wikipedia
dirt pill — n. A pill containing several strains of bacteria designed to stimulate the immune systems of allergic or asthmatic children. Example Citations: Growing up in rural 1950s Ontario, we ate dirt. Most of us were poor, but all of us had food of some… … New words
Rationale for the Iraq War — The rationale for the Iraq War (i.e., the 2003 invasion of Iraq and subsequent hostilities) has been a contentious issue since the Bush administration began actively pressing for military intervention in Iraq in late 2001. The primary… … Wikipedia
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor — Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role is one of the Academy Awards of Merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to recognize an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance while working… … Wikipedia
hygiene hypothesis — (HY.jeen hy.PAW.thuh.sis) n. The theory that a lack of early childhood exposure to dirt, bacteria and other infection causing agents can lead to immune system weakness and a increased risk of developing allergies and asthma. Example Citation: The … New words
supersoap — (SOO.pur.sohp) n. A soap that coats the skin with a thin film designed to ward off bacteria. Also: super soap. Example Citation: One way to avoid getting sick and needing a doc is to wash your hands a lot. Not only will we be repeatedly reminded… … New words
Portal:Puerto Rico/Did you know-Puerto Rico? — Did you know Puerto Rico? … Wikipedia
extremophile — (ik.STREEM.uh.fyl) n. An organism whose natural habitat is an extreme environment. Example Citation: Those who think there could be life elsewhere in the solar system talk of the possibility of bacteria buried in the Martian icecaps, perhaps, or… … New words
