spirochaete

• Sustantivo que designa un tipo de bacteria helicoidal, de vida libre o parásita, muchas de cuyas especies son patógenas para los seres humanos y otros animales.

A noun referring to a type of parasitic or free-living bacterium, many species of which are pathogenic to humans and other animals.

1. Spiral-shaped bacteriumC2formalmedical

   A parasitic or free-living bacterium with a distinctive spiral or corkscrew shape; many species are pathogenic to humans and other animals.

   Espiroqueta

   • The spirochaete responsible for syphilis is called Treponema pallidum.
   • Leptospira is a genus of spirochaetes that can cause leptospirosis.
   • Under the microscope, the spirochaete's helical shape was clearly visible.

   Sinónimosspirochete