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spirochete

Noun CEFR B2
ˈspaɪ.ɹəˌkit

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Españolespiroqueta
Françaisspirochète
Italianospirocheta
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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

spirochetemia spirocheticide spirochetolysin spirochetolysins spirochetolysis spirochetosis

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