spirillum: Meaning and Definition of

spi•ril•lum

Pronunciation: (spī-ril'um), [key]
— pl. -ril•la
  1. any of several spirally twisted, aerobic bacteria of the genus Spirillum, certain species of which are pathogenic for humans. See diag. under
  2. any of various similar microorganisms.
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