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trichomonad

Pronunciation: /ˌtrɪkə(ʊ)ˈmɒnad/
Definition of trichomonad

noun

Zoology & Medicine
  • a parasitic protozoan with four to six flagella and an undulating membrane, infesting the urogenital or digestive system.
    • Order Trichomonadida, phylum Parabasilia, kingdom Protista

Derivatives

trichomonal

adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from modern Latin Trichomonadida (plural), from Greek thrix, trikh- 'hair' + monas, monad- 'unit'

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Definition of trichomonad in the US English dictionary

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