trich·o·mo·ni·a·sis (tr k  -m-n  -ss)n. pl. trich·o·mo·ni·a·ses (-s  z) 1. A vaginal inflammation caused by a trichomonad (Trichomonas vaginalis) and resulting in a refractory discharge and itching. 2. An infection caused by trichomonads, as a disease of cattle that commonly results in infertility or abortion in infected cows. [New Latin Trichomonas, genus name + -iasis.] |
trichomoniasis [ˌtrɪkəʊməˈnaɪəsɪs]
n
1. (Medicine / Pathology) inflammation of the vagina characterized by a frothy discharge, caused by infection with parasitic protozoa (Trichomonas vaginalis)
2. (Medicine / Pathology) any infection caused by parasitic protozoa of the genus Trichomonas
[New Latin; see trichomonad, -iasis]
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| Noun | 1. | trichomoniasis - infection of the vagina protozoal infection - any infection caused by a protozoan |
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