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.

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