spirillum
IPA: spˈɪrʌɫʌm
noun
- 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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Examples of "spirillum" in Sentences
- Spirillum minus is associated with rat bite fever.
- Unlike other flexible spiral like bacteria, spirillum are rigid.
- According to the spirillum article, spirillum refers to a genus of bacteria.