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Definition of Spirochaeta
1. Noun. The type genus of the family Spirochaetaceae; a bacterium that is flexible, undulating, and chiefly aquatic.
Exact synonyms: Genus Spirochaeta
Generic synonyms: Bacteria Genus
Group relationships: Family Spirochaetaceae, Spirochaetaceae
Generic synonyms: Bacteria Genus
Group relationships: Family Spirochaetaceae, Spirochaetaceae
Medical Definition of Spirochaeta
1. A genus of flexible, spiral rods found in hydrogen sulfide-containing mud, sewage, and polluted water. None of the species properly referred to in this genus are pathogenic. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Spirochaeta
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