English dictionary

spirillum

/,sp/aI//@/'r/i/l/@/m/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

spirally twisted elongate rodlike bacteria usually living in stagnant water

noun.animal

Source: WordNet 3.0
any flagellated aerobic bacteria having a spirally twisted rodlike form

noun.animal

Synonyms spirilla

Source: WordNet 3.0
A genus of common motile microörganisms (<i>Spirobacteria</i>) having the form of spiral- shaped filaments. One species is said to be the cause of relapsing fever.

noun

Source: webster1913