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treponema

/ˌtrɛp.əˈniː.mə/

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noun

/ˌtrɛp.əˈniː.mə/C2formalmedical
  • ruРод спирохетных бактерий, которые могут вызывать инфекционные заболевания у человека, такие как сифилис и фрамбезия.

A genus of spirochete bacteria that can cause infectious diseases in humans, such as syphilis and yaws.

proper noun

  1. Spirochete bacteriumC2formalmedical

    A genus of spiral-shaped bacteria (spirochetes) that are pathogenic to humans, causing diseases such as syphilis and yaws.

    ruСпирохета-бактерия

    • Treponema pallidum is the bacterium responsible for syphilis.
    • The doctor identified the treponema under the microscope.
    • Treatment for treponema infections typically involves antibiotics.
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