spiroilic

/ˌspaɪrəˈkɛtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or caused by a spirochete, a type of spiral-shaped bacterium.

“The spirochetic bacteria were found in the patient’s blood sample.”

2. noun

a spirochete, especially one that causes disease.

“The spirochetic infection was diagnosed by the doctor.”

Synonyms

  • spiral-shaped
  • spirochaetal

Antonyms

  • linear
  • rectilinear