trichomoniasis

[ trik-uh-muh-nahy-uh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a sexually transmitted disease typically asymptomatic in men and resulting in vaginitis with a copious, frothy discharge and itching in women, caused by a trichomonad Trichomonas vaginalis.
2. any of various other diseases caused by a trichomonad.

trichomoniasis

/ ˌtrɪkəʊməˈnaɪəsɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the vagina characterized by a frothy discharge, caused by infection with parasitic protozoa ( Trichomonas vaginalis )
2. any infection caused by parasitic protozoa of the genus Trichomonas

Word History and Origins

Origin of trichomoniasis¹

First recorded in 1915–20; trichomon(ad) + -iasis

Word History and Origins

Origin of trichomoniasis¹

C19: New Latin; see trichomonad , -iasis

Example Sentences

Other types of STI include chlamydia, genital warts, genital herpes and trichomoniasis.

From BBC

One common protozoan disease known to occur in birds, which evolved from feathered dinosaurs, as well as in people is called trichomoniasis, caused by a parasitic protozoan.

From Reuters

A common, parasite-caused sexual infection called trichomoniasis has been found to spread through the sharing of damp, moist objects like sponges or towels.

From Seattle Times

Pigeons, a main urban food source, can carry another threat — avian trichomoniasis, or “frounce,” which is deadly to peregrines if untreated.

From Seattle Times

In the U.S., trichomoniasis and salmonella outbreaks associated with dirty feeders are common bird killers.

From Scientific American