trichomoniasis

noun

tricho·​mo·​ni·​a·​sis ˌtri-kə-mə-ˈnī-ə-səs How to pronounce trichomoniasis (audio)
plural trichomoniases ˌtri-kə-mə-ˈnī-ə-ˌsēz How to pronounce trichomoniasis (audio)
: infection with or disease caused by trichomonads: such as
a
: a human sexually transmitted disease occurring especially as vaginitis with a persistent discharge and caused by a trichomonad (Trichomonas vaginalis) that may also invade the male urethra and bladder
b
: a venereal disease of domestic cattle marked by abortion and sterility
c
: one or more diseases of various birds resembling blackhead

Examples of trichomoniasis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Yes, STIs like trichomoniasis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea may cause yellow discharge. Wendy Wisner, Health, 29 Sep. 2024 And when that pH is out of whack, this environment can set the stage for bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, and even trichomoniasis, among a slew of other issues. Molly Longman, SELF, 17 Sep. 2024 Examples include chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis. Peter Weiss, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024 But just like trichomoniasis, often there will be zeros signs there’s an issue—all the more reason to get tested for STIs regularly. Korin Miller, SELF, 23 July 2024 Four curable STIs—syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis—account for more than 1 million infections each day. Chantelle Lee, TIME, 21 May 2024 That could be a sign of an STI such as trichomoniasis, chlamydia, or gonorrhea, or of the infection bacterial vaginosis (BV). Mara Santilli, SELF, 26 Jan. 2024 The realization that these other specimens had no holes in their jawbones allowed the researchers to outright reject the theory that Sue’s injuries resulted from trichomoniasis. Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 4 Oct. 2022 Ultimately, O’Connor and two colleagues used these comparisons to conclude that Sue’s injuries were actually inconsistent with trichomoniasis. Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 4 Oct. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Trichomonas + -iasis

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of trichomoniasis was in 1915

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Cite this Entry

“Trichomoniasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trichomoniasis. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

trichomoniasis

noun
tricho·​mo·​ni·​a·​sis ˌtrik-ə-mə-ˈnī-ə-səs How to pronounce trichomoniasis (audio)
plural trichomoniases -ˌsēz How to pronounce trichomoniasis (audio)
: an infection of the vagina by a protozoan parasite that is marked by itching and a frothy discharge having a bad odor and that also occurs in the male urethra

Medical Definition

trichomoniasis

noun
tricho·​mo·​ni·​a·​sis ˌtrik-ə-mə-ˈnī-ə-səs How to pronounce trichomoniasis (audio)
plural trichomoniases -ˌsēz How to pronounce trichomoniasis (audio)
: infection with or disease caused by trichomonads: as
a
: a human sexually transmitted disease occurring especially as vaginitis with a persistent discharge and caused by a trichomonad (Trichomonas vaginalis) that may also invade the male urethra and bladder
b
: a venereal disease of domestic cattle caused by a trichomonad (T. foetus) and marked by abortion and sterility
c
: one or more diseases of various birds caused by trichomonads (especially T. gallinae) and resembling blackhead

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