01 n. A genus of common gram-negative motile microorganisms (family Spirillaceae) having the form of spiral-shaped filaments. They are obligatel…
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A genus of common gram-negative motile microorganisms (family Spirillaceae) having the form of spiral-shaped filaments. They are obligately microaerophilic, and do not ferment carbohydrates.(Biol.)
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A species of bacteria (Borrelia recurrentis, also known as Obermeier's spirillum), once believed to belong to the genus Spirillum, which causes relapsing fever. Also: Obermeier's spirillum