spirochete

• Nom désignant un type de bactéries hélicoïdales ou spiralées, souvent parasites ou libres, dont de nombreuses espèces sont pathogènes pour l'humain et d'autres 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 bacteriumC1formalmedical

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

   bactérie spiralée

   • The spirochete responsible for Lyme disease is transmitted by ticks.
   • Under the microscope, the spirochete's helical shape was clearly visible.
   • Certain spirochetes can cause infections like syphilis and leptospirosis.

   Synonymesspirochaete