Definition of trichomonad
: any of a genus (Trichomonas) of flagellated protozoans parasitic in many animals
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Origin and Etymology of trichomonad
New Latin Trichomonad-, Trichomonas, from trich- + Late Latin monad-, monas monad
First Known Use: 1861
Medical Dictionary
noun
tricho·mo·nad
\ˌtrik-ə-ˈmō-ˌnad, -nəd\
Medical Definition of trichomonad
: any protozoan of the genus Trichomonas
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