spirillum
noun pl. spirilla
- any of a genus (Spirillum) of bacteria having the form of a spiral thread and characterized by flagella
- any of various similar microorganisms
See spirillum in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(spī-rĭlˈəm)
noun pl. spi·ril·la (-rĭlˈə) - Any of various aerobic bacteria of the genus Spirillum, having an elongated spiral form and bearing a tuft of flagella.
- Any of various other spiral-shaped microorganisms.
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