HealthAugust 16, 2026
dysbiosis
dis-by-OH-sis
Definition
A state of imbalance in the microbial community of an organism, often leading to disease or health issues.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'dys-' meaning bad or difficult and 'bios' meaning life, combined with the suffix '-osis' denoting a condition or state.
In the news
In this article, the term is used to describe the unhealthy shift in the oral microbial community that characterizes periodontitis, which the new therapy aims to correct.
New Treatment Targets Gum Disease Without Killing Good Bacteria
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