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Definition of Borrelia burgdorferi
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Borrelia burgdorferi: The spirochete (a type of bacteria) that causes Lyme disease. Named after its discoverer, Dr. Willy Burgdorfer. See: Borrelia.