spirochaete

• Nom désignant une bactérie en forme de spirale ou d'hélice, dont certaines espèces sont parasites et pathogènes pour l'homme et les animaux.

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.

   Spirochète (bactérie spiralée)

   • 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.

   Synonymesspirochete