microflora

noun

mi·​cro·​flo·​ra ˌmī-krə-ˈflȯr-ə How to pronounce microflora (audio)
1
: microscopic flora
2
: a small or strictly localized flora (as of a microenvironment)
microfloral
ˌmī-krə-ˈflȯr-əl How to pronounce microflora (audio)
adjective

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Probiotics are part of this microflora; their function is to help the skin’s microbiome stay in balance by keeping potentially harmful bacteria in check and preventing them from over-proliferating. — Melanie Rud, SELF, 23 Apr. 2024 Powered by mineral properties (which help improve skin texture and soften aging skin) and biological properties (from post-biotic microflora to soothe stressed skin), this has all the qualities of an effective face mist. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025 Air Pollution Might Age Skin, But Is Anti-Pollution Skincare the Fix? Our skin hosts a microflora, or microorganisms that are similar to the microbiome of the gut, that helps protect against invading pathogens. — Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 23 Feb. 2024 The fragrance also features Givaudan’s My Z-Biome technology, designed to protect the skin’s natural microflora. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for microflora

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of microflora was in 1904

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microflora

noun
mi·​cro·​flo·​ra ˌmī-krə-ˈflōr-ə, -ˈflȯr- How to pronounce microflora (audio)
1
: a small or strictly localized flora (as of a microenvironment)
intestinal microflora
2
: microscopic flora compare macroflora
microfloral
-əl How to pronounce microflora (audio)
adjective
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