spirochaete

Noun

Meaning

A genus of Spirobacteria similar to Spirillum, but distinguished by its motility. One species, the Spirochaete Obermeyeri, is supposed to be the cause of relapsing fever.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

spirochete spirochaeta

Close letter words and terms

spirochaetaemia spirochaetaemic spirochaetal spirochaetemia spirochaetic spirochaetosis