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1. (n.) spirillum
any of various spirally twisted bacteria of the genus Spirillum, certain species of which are pathogenic.
Etymology: (1870–75; < NL, < L spīra coil)
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1. (noun) spirillum
spirally twisted elongate rodlike bacteria usually living in stagnant water
2. (noun) spirillum, spirilla
any flagellated aerobic bacteria having a spirally twisted rodlike form
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1. (noun) spirillum
a genus of common motile microorganisms (Spirobacteria) having the form of spiral-shaped filaments. One species is said to be the cause of relapsing fever
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. spirillum
A genus of gram-negative, curved and spiral-shaped bacteria found in stagnant, freshwater environments. These organisms are motile by bipolar tufts of flagella having a long wavelength and about one helical turn. Some species of Spirillum cause a form of RAT-BITE FEVER.
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