spirillum
any of several spirally twisted, aerobic bacteria of the genus Spirillum, certain species of which are pathogenic for humans.
any of various similar microorganisms.
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Origin of spirillum
1Other words from spirillum
- spi·ril·lar, adjective
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How to use spirillum in a sentence
The spirillum of relapsing fever can be identified by the method for the malarial parasite in fresh blood.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddIt is probably caused by two micro-organisms living in symbiosis—one a fusiform bacillus, the other a long spirillum (Fig. 124).
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddVibrio spirillum is excessively minute, colourless, and found in decomposing vegetable mixtures.
An Elementary Text-book of the Microscope | John William Griffithspirillum, spī-ril′um, n. a genus of bacteria with cylindrical spirally twisted cells:—pl.
For the tick that carries the spirillum is blind and cannot climb any smooth surface.
Sketches of the East Africa Campaign | Robert Valentine Dolbey
British Dictionary definitions for spirillum
/ (spaɪˈrɪləm) /
any bacterium having a curved or spirally twisted rodlike body: Compare coccus (def. 1), bacillus (def. 1)
any bacterium of the genus Spirillum, such as S. minus, which causes ratbite fever
Origin of spirillum
1Derived forms of spirillum
- spirillar, adjective
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Scientific definitions for spirillum
[ spī-rĭl′əm ]
Any of various bacteria that are shaped like a spiral, such as the spirochete Treponema pallidum, which causes syphilis.
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