• (n.) A genus of Spirobacteria similar to Spirillum, but distinguished by its motility. One species, the Spirochaete Obermeyeri, is supposed to be the cause of relapsing fever. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/spirochaete/
An elongated, spirally shaped bacterium, for example the organism responsible for syphilis. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973