Treponeme
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Treponeme is a noun meaning Any of the bacterium of the genus Treponema.
Meaning
Any of the bacterium of the genus Treponema.
Example Sentences
The syphilis that Catapano and other AIDS-syphilis theorists are especially concerned about may develop when repeated treponeme infections are not treated, or, more commonly, are mistreated with penicillin.
Word Forms
- treponemes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nonpathogenic, treponema, treponemiasis, leptospira, leptospire, troponymy.
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