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microbiome (複数形 microbiomes)
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出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/07/05 09:35 UTC 版)
A microbiome is the totality of microbes, their genetic elements (genomes), and environmental interactions in a defined environment. A defined environment could, for example, be the gut of a human being or a soil sample. Thus, microbiome usually includes microbiota and their complete genetic elements. The human microbiome contains over 10 times more microbes than genetically human cells.