Definition

A disease caused by a type of bacteria known as treponema, which can lead to various health issues.

Example

Treponematosis is a serious condition that requires medical treatment.

Conversation

Have you heard about treponematosis?

No, I haven't. What is it?

It's an infection caused by a type of bacteria.

Sounds serious! How do people get it?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Treponematosis is formed from "treponema" (from Greek "trēpōn" meaning to turn or twist, and "nema" meaning thread) and "-osis" (a suffix used in medical terminology to denote a condition or disease). The term refers to a disease caused by the treponema bacteria, which are thread-like in shape.

Memory Tip

Think of 'thread' ('nema') that 'turns' or 'twists' ('trēpōn') to remember that treponematosis is a condition related to the thread-like bacteria.

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