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

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of trichomonad was in 1861

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“Trichomonad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trichomonad. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

trichomonad

1 of 2 noun
: any protozoan of the genus Trichomonas

trichomonad

2 of 2 adjective

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