spirochaete

• 一种细长、呈螺旋状的单细胞微生物，属于细菌，许多种类寄生于人或动物体内，可引起梅毒、莱姆病等疾病。

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.

   螺旋体

   • 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.

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