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lime disease spirochete

 

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Noun lime disease spirochete has 1 sense
  1. Borrelia burgdorferi, Lime disease spirochete - cause of Lyme disease; transmitted primarily by ticks of genus Ixodes
    --1 is a kind of spirochete, spirochaete
    --1 is a member of genus Borrelia

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Lime Disease Spirochete

Description:

The Lime Disease Spirochete refers to a type of microscopic bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted to humans through infected black-legged ticks. It is the primary cause of Lyme disease, a vector-borne illness that affects humans and some animals.

Senses:

Noun (Medical Sense):

The Lime Disease Spirochete is a slender, spiral-shaped bacterium belonging to the genus Borrelia. It is responsible for causing Lyme disease in humans.

Example sentence: Testing for the presence of the Lime Disease Spirochete in the patient's blood is essential for an accurate diagnosis.

Noun (Biology Sense):

In biology, the Lime Disease Spirochete refers to the specific genus and species of bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi, which causes Lyme disease.

Example sentence: Research is being conducted to study the genetic makeup of the Lime Disease Spirochete for better understanding and treatment of Lyme disease.

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