Spirillum Definition

spī-rĭləm
spirilla
noun
spirilla
Any of a genus (Spirillum) of bacteria having the form of a spiral thread and characterized by flagella.
Webster's New World
Any of various other spiral-shaped bacteria, especially one formerly classified in this genus.
American Heritage Medicine
Any of various similar microorganisms.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • spirilla

Other Word Forms of Spirillum

Noun

Singular:
spirillum
Plural:
spirillums

Origin of Spirillum

  • New Latin Spīrillum genus name diminutive of Latin spīra coil spire2

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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