Spirillum
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Spirillum is a noun meaning Any of various aerobic bacteria of the genus Spirillum, having an elongated spiral form and bearing a tuft of flagella.
Meaning
Any of various aerobic bacteria of the genus Spirillum, having an elongated spiral form and bearing a tuft of flagella.
More Meanings
- Any of various other spiral-shaped microorganisms.
Word Forms
- spirillums
- spirilla
Synonyms for spirillum
Depending on context, synonyms include spirilla.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spirobacterium, spirogyra, spirifer, spirofilid, spirorbid, spiroplasma.
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