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Meaning of 'Spirillum' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Spirillum [ n.]
- 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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spial spica spicae spicate spicated spiccato spice spicebush spiced spicenut

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