treponemal

/trɛpəˈniːməl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or caused by a treponeme, especially a bacterium of the genus Treponema.

“The treponemal infection was identified through a blood test.”

2. adjective

denoting a reaction or test that detects the presence of a treponemal infection.

“The patient underwent a treponemal test to confirm the diagnosis.”

Synonyms

  • bacterial
  • spirochetal

Antonyms

  • fungal
  • viral