trichomonad

noun tricho·mo·nad \ˌtri-kə-ˈmō-ˌnad, -nəd\

Definition of TRICHOMONAD

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

— trichomonad or tricho·mo·nal \-ˈmō-n^əl\ adjective

New Latin Trichomonad-, Trichomonas, from trich- + Late Latin monad-, monas monad

First Known Use: 1861

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