Spirochete

C2 16+

Antonyms of spirochete

Collocations of spirochete

bacteria
Frequency: 80 %

Spirochetes are a type of bacteria that have a distinctive spiral shape.

infection
Frequency: 70 %

Lyme disease is caused by an infection with spirochetes.

disease
Frequency: 65 %

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a spirochete bacterium.

pathogen
Frequency: 60 %

Spirochetes can be pathogenic organisms that cause diseases in humans and animals.

spiral shape
Frequency: 50 %

Spirochetes are known for their spiral shape, which allows them to move efficiently through various environments.

Idiomatic Expressions for spirochete

  • Phrase: like a spirochete in a petri dish
    Meaning: Moving rapidly and unpredictably
    Usage: The suspect was darting around the room like a spirochete in a petri dish, making it hard for the police to catch him.