spirillum

spirillum Definition

spi·ril·lum (spī ril′əm)

noun pl. -·la-ə

any of a genus (Spirillum) of bacteria having the form of a spiral thread and characterized by flagella
any of various similar microorganisms

Etymology: ModL, dim. of L spira: see spire

Browse dictionary entries near spirillum

‹ spiriferous
‹ spireme
‹ spirea
‹ spire
‹ spirant
‹ spiral galaxy
‹ spiral
‹ spiraea
‹ spiracle
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