- 1. n. Alt. of Spirochaete Source: opted
- 2. A genus of Spirobacteria similar to Spirillum, but distinguished by its motility. One species, the Spirochæte Obermeyeri, is supposed to be the cause of relapsing fever. Source: webster
- 3. n. the type genus of the family Spirochaetaceae; a bacterium that is flexible, undulating, and chiefly aquatic Source: ecdict
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