word
gut microbiome
GUT my-kroh-BY-ohm
ɡʌt ˈmaɪkroʊbaɪoʊmListen
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Syllable breakdown
gutmicrobiome
Dictionary meaning
the complex community of trillions of microorganisms, primarily bacteria, living in the human digestive tract; the composition of the gut microbiome influences digestion, immune function, mental health, and disease risk; diet is the most powerful modifiable factor shaping the microbiome
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