noun
a type of bacteria that is long, slender, and spiral-shaped
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The spirochete bacteria is known for its spiral shape and ability to cause diseases such as syphilis and Lyme disease.
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I heard that spirochete bacteria can really mess up your health if you're not careful.
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Those spirochetes are some nasty little buggers, ain't they?
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The spirochete of doubt continued to spiral in her mind, causing her anxiety to grow.