(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:19:58

Spi*ril"lum (?), n. [NL., dim. of L. spira a coil.] Biol.

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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