spirochetolysis

Destruction of spirochetes, as by chemotherapy or by specific antibodies. [spirochete + G. lysis, a loosening]

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spi·ro·chet·ol·y·sis or chiefly Brit spi·ro·chaet·ol·y·sis .spī-rə-.kē-'täl-ə-səs n, pl -y·ses -.sēz destruction of spirochetes