- 1. n. A genus of Spirobacteria similar to Spirillum, but distinguished by its motility. One species, the Spirochaete Obermeyeri, is supposed to be the cause of relapsing fever. Source: opted
- 2. n. parasitic or free-living bacteria; many pathogenic to humans and other animals Source: wordnet
- 3. 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
- 4. n parasitic or free-living bacteria; many pathogenic to humans and other animals Source: ecdict
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