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treponema::noun | Spocien Dictionary

treponema

/,trɛpə'nimə/

spirochete that causes disease in humans (e.g. syphilis and yaws)

Type	Words
Type of	spirochaete, spirochete

treponema

Treponema denticola is one of leading causes of gum disease and costs individuals thousands of dollars in dental care each year.

From the sciencedaily.com