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Spirochaete.
Spirochaete - as a noun
Parasitic or free-living bacteria; many pathogenic to humans and other animals
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spirocheteHypernyms (Closely Related)
eubacteriaeubacteriumtrue bacteriaHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Borrelia burgdorferi is a spirochaete bacterium that causes Lyme disease."
"The spirochaetes move by means of axial filaments."
"Leptospira interrogans is a type of spirochaete that causes leptospirosis."
"The spirochaete Treponema pallidum is responsible for causing syphilis."
"Some spirochaetes are free-living, while others are pathogenic."
Word Game Points
Is SPIROCHAETE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spirochaete is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPIROCHAETE has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is SPIROCHAETE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spirochaete is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPIROCHAETE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is SPIROCHAETE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spirochaete is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPIROCHAETE has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
