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spirochete.

Any of several coiled bacteria of the order Spirochaetales, most of which are pathogenic to both humans and other animals.

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noun/ˈspaɪ.ɹəˌkit/US
  1. Any of several coiled bacteria of the order Spirochaetales, most of which are pathogenic to both humans and other animals.

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From translingual Spirochaeta.

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