| torula | Origin: NL, dim. Of L. Torus a semicircular molding. <biology> A chain of special bacteria. A genus of budding fungi. Same as Saccharomyces. Also used adjectively. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| torulaform | <biology> Having the appearance of a torula; in the form of a little chain; as, a torulaform string of micrococci. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |