What is another word for bacteriotherapy?
Pronunciation: [baktˈi͡əɹɪˌə͡ʊθɪɹəpi] (IPA) 
Bacteriotherapy, also known as fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), is a medical procedure that involves the transference of fecal matter from a healthy donor to a patient with an abnormal gut microbiota. Synonyms for bacteriotherapy include fecal transplantation, fecal bacteriotherapy, microbiota restoration therapy, and stool transplant. Other variations of the term include fecal microbial transplantation (FMT), fecal transplant, and fecal infusion. Bacteriotherapy is commonly used to treat conditions such as clostridioides difficile infections, inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. Despite its effectiveness, the use of bacteriotherapy is still considered controversial, and more research is needed to fully understand its potential benefits and risks.
