Definition of Borrelia

1. Noun. Cause of e.g. European and African relapsing fever.

Generic synonyms: Spirochaete, Spirochete
Group relationships: Genus Borrelia

Definition of Borrelia

1. a coiled spirochete [n -S]

Medical Definition of Borrelia

1. A genus of gram-negative, anaerobic, helical bacteria, various species of which produce relapsing fever in man and other animals. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Borrelia

boron chamber
boron compounds
boron counter tube
boron neutron capture therapy
boron trifluoride
borosilicate
borosilicate
borosilicates
borough
boroughmaster
boroughs
borough English
borrel
Borrel's blue stain
borrelia (current term)
borrelia (current term)
borrelias
Borrelia anserina
borrelia burgdorferi
Borrelia burgdorferi
Borrelia caucasica
Borrelia crocidurae
Borrelia duttonii
Borrelia hermsii
Borrelia hispanica
borrelia infections
Borrelia latyschewii
Borrelia mazzottii
Borrelia parkeri
Borrelia persica

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