‖n.; pl. Torulae /plu> [ NL., dim. of L. torus a semicircular molding. ] (Biol.) (a) A chain of special bacteria. (b) A genus of budding fungi. Same as Saccharomyces. Also used adjectively. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. (Biol.) Having the appearance of a torula; in the form of a little chain; as, a torulaform string of micrococci. [ 1913 Webster ]