Spirochete
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈspaɪ.ɹəˌkit/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Spirochete is a noun meaning Any of several coiled bacteria of the order Spirochaetales, most of which are pathogenic to both humans and other animals.
Meaning
Any of several coiled bacteria of the order Spirochaetales, most of which are pathogenic to both humans and other animals.
Word Forms
- spirochetes
- spirochaete
Synonyms for spirochete
Depending on context, synonyms include spirochaete.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spirochaete, pallidum, pallida, spirofilid, spiroplasma, spirobacterium.
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