trichomonas

Scientific  

/ trĭk′ə-mō′năs′ /

1. Any of various flagellated protozoans of the genus Trichomonas that are parasitic and inhabit the digestive and genitourinary tract of the host. Trichomonas vaginalis is a common cause of vaginal infections in humans.

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Example Sentences

Last week, they reported some modest progress: Studies have ruled out a number of agents known to cause mass mortality in birds, including Salmonella bacteria, several families of viruses, and Trichomonas parasites.

From Science Magazine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that each year, 1.1 million Americans are infected with Trichomonas vaginalis, which causes the sexually transmitted disease trichomoniasis.

From Washington Post

In particular, the bacterial infections gonorrhoea and chlamydia have been linked to an increase in the risk of developing prostate cancer, as has infection with the protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis.

From Nature

Trichomonas foetus is transmitted between cows and bulls during breeding and can result in early term abortions.

From Washington Times

This study suggests a possible way the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis could encourage prostate cancer cells to grow and develop more quickly.

From BBC