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treponeme

noun trep·o·neme \ˈtre-pə-ˌnēm\

Definition of TREPONEME

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First Known Use of TREPONEME

1919

Rhymes with TREPONEME

academe, balance beam, blow off steam, buttercream, clotted cream, disesteem, double-team, enthymeme, heavy cream, misesteem, monotreme, on the beam, self-esteem

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treponeme

noun trepo·neme \ˈtrep-ə-ˌnēm\

Medical Definition of TREPONEME

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