trichomonacide

noun

tricho·​mo·​na·​cide ˌtrik-ə-ˈmō-nə-ˌsīd How to pronounce trichomonacide (audio)
: an agent used to destroy trichomonads
trichomonacidal
-ˌmō-nə-ˈsīd-ᵊl How to pronounce trichomonacide (audio)
adjective

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“Trichomonacide.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/trichomonacide. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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