microbiomes
Microscopic organism populations
Microbiomes are the communities of microorganisms—bacteria, fungi, viruses—that inhabit a particular environment, especially a living body.
The human gut microbiome has become a major focus of health research: Scientists are studying how the gut microbiome affects mood and immunity.
The term extends to any ecosystem's microbial population: soil microbiome, ocean microbiome.
Of the gut
- digestiveRelating to food breakdown
- floraPlants of a region
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
prebiotics · fermentation · bifidobacteria · lactobacillus · colon · fecal · leaky gut · enteric
Ground matter for planting
- marineRelating to the sea
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
- oceanMassive saltwater body
- freshwaterNon-saline aquatic environment
sediment · decomposition · plant roots · aquatic · terrestrial · wetland · forest floor · compost
Protected from harm
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- wellnessOverall state of health
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- diversityState of varied elements
resilience · disease · obesity · metabolism · mental health · autoimmune · allergies · chronic
Determining element order
- 16S rRNARibosomal subunit sequence
- samplesSmall test portions
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
abundance · taxonomy · bioinformatics · genomics · studies · populations · data · shotgun
Of the skin
- epidermisOutermost tissue layer
- sebaceousOil-secreting, of skin
- sweatMoisture from skin pores
- acneInflamed skin condition
eczema · colonization · cutaneous · cosmetics · hygiene · deodorant · topical · barrier
Oral opening
- salivaMouth's digestive secretion
- dentalRelating to teeth
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
- gumsOral tissue surrounding teeth
tongue · periodontal · cavities · gingivitis · streptococcus · halitosis · teeth · throat
intestinal
Of the gut
- digestiveRelating to food breakdown
- floraPlants of a region
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
probiotics · prebiotics · fermentation · bifidobacteria · lactobacillus · colon · fecal · leaky gut · enteric · bowel
soil
Ground matter for planting
- marineRelating to the sea
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
- oceanMassive saltwater body
freshwater · sediment · decomposition · plant roots · aquatic · terrestrial · wetland · forest floor · compost · biodegradation
immunity
Protected from harm
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- wellnessOverall state of health
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
diversity · resilience · disease · obesity · metabolism · mental health · autoimmune · allergies · chronic · therapeutic
sequencing
Determining element order
species · abundance · taxonomy · bioinformatics · genomics · studies · populations · data · shotgun · phylogenetic
dermal
Of the skin
acne · eczema · colonization · cutaneous · cosmetics · hygiene · deodorant · topical · barrier · facial
mouth
Oral opening
gums · tongue · periodontal · cavities · gingivitis · streptococcus · halitosis · teeth · throat · tonsils
- ecologyhabitat, ecosystem, balance, niche, food webs
- ecosystemsrainforest, forest, desert, jungle, ocean
- biodiversityspecies diversity, endemism, genetic diversity, biodiversity hotspots, biota
microbiomesmonoculture
Single-crop agricultural system
isolate · clone · single cell
- gut microbiomeMicrobial community in digestive tract
- skin microbiomeMicroorganisms inhabiting body surface