Lexical entry

スピロヘータ

supiroheeta

A spirochaete, especially Treponema pallidum.

Science & MedicinePure GairaigoSource: Latin

Meaning

A noun for spirochaetes in general, and by extension for Treponema pallidum in medical context. The colloquial label can also refer to related disease-causing spirochetes.

general microbiology term
often used with a specific pathogen in medical context

Examples

Example Sentences

スピロヘータは、細長い螺旋状の形態を持つ細菌のグループです。

スピロヘータは、ほそながいらせんじょうのけいたいをもつさいきんのグループです。

Spirochaetes are a group of bacteria with a long, thin, spiral shape.

generated example

暗視野顕微鏡を使用すれば、生きたスピロヘータの動きを観察できます。

あんしやけんびきょうをしようすれば、いきたスピロヘータのうごきをかんさつできます。

By using a dark-field microscope, you can observe the movement of live spirochaetes.

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トレポネーマ

A genus of spiral-shaped bacteria, including the cause of syphilis.

シクラメン

A flowering plant of the genus Cyclamen, especially Cyclamen persicum.

カランコエ

A genus of succulent flowering plants.

Evidence and Provenance

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Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
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