Pronunciation: /spaɪroʊkiːt/
noun a type of bacteria that is long, slender, and spiral-shaped
A1 A spirochete is a type of bacteria.
A2 The doctor diagnosed the patient with a spirochete infection.
B1 Researchers are studying the spirochete's ability to evade the immune system.
B2 Treatment for spirochete-related diseases often involves antibiotics.
C1 The spirochete's spiral shape allows it to move efficiently through different tissues.
C2 Advanced testing techniques have improved the detection of spirochetes in clinical samples.
formal The spirochete bacteria is known for its spiral shape and ability to cause diseases such as syphilis and Lyme disease.
informal I heard that spirochete bacteria can really mess up your health if you're not careful.
slang Those spirochetes are some nasty little buggers, ain't they?
figurative The spirochete of doubt continued to spiral in her mind, causing her anxiety to grow.
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