Treponemal
noun, plural treponemas, treponemata
[trep-uh-nee-muh-tuh] /ˌtrɛp əˈni mə tə/ (Show IPA)
1.
any of several anaerobic spirochetes of the genus Treponema, certain species of which are parasitic in and pathogenic for humans and warm-blooded animals.
noun (pl) -nemas, -nemata (-ˈniːmətə), -nemes
1.
any anaerobic spirochaete bacterium of the genus Treponema, such as T. pallidum which causes syphilis
treponemal trep·o·ne·mal (trěp’ə-nē’məl)
adj.
Relating to Treponema.
Treponema Trep·o·ne·ma (trěp’ə-nē’mə)
n.
A genus of anaerobic spirochetes including species that cause syphilis, pinta, and yaws.
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