Borrelomycetaceae

plural noun

Bor·​rel·​o·​my·​ce·​ta·​ce·​ae

bə¦relōˌmīsə̇ˈtāsēˌē,

-¦rēl-

in some classifications

: a group of microorganisms coextensive with Mycoplasmataceae

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Amédée Borrel + New Latin -o- + mycet- + -aceae

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