Trephining - ț̢
The removal of a circular disk of the cranium. It is performed with a trephine, a small circular saw with a center pin mounted on a hollow metal shaft to which is attached a transverse handle. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)
Synonyms : Trephinings
Treponema - ț̢
A genus of microorganisms of the order SPIROCHAETALES, many of which are pathogenic and parasitic for man.
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Treponema denticola - ț̢
A species of bacteria in the family SPIROCHAETACEAE, frequently isolated from periodontal pockets (PERIODONTAL POCKET).
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Treponema Immobilization Test - ț̢
Syphilis serodiagnosis employing as the antigen Treponema pallidum obtained from rabbit syphilis orchitis. Treponemes are kept alive for a few hours in a special medium. When syphilitic serum and complement are added and incubated, the treponemes are immobilized, i.e., stop moving.