trichomonad

noun

tricho·mo·nad | \ ˌtri-kə-ˈmō-ˌnad

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Definition of trichomonad

: any of a genus (Trichomonas) of flagellated protozoans parasitic in many animals

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trichomonad

noun

tricho·mo·nad | \ ˌtrik-ə-ˈmō-ˌnad, -nəd

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Medical Definition of trichomonad

(Entry 1 of 2)

: any protozoan of the genus Trichomonas

trichomonad

adjective

Medical Definition of trichomonad (Entry 2 of 2)

: trichomonal

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