trichomoniasis

American  

[trik-uh-muh-nahy-uh-sis] / ˌtrɪk ə məˈnaɪ ə sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

1. a sexually transmitted disease typically asymptomatic in men and resulting in vaginitis with a copious, frothy discharge and itching in women, caused by a trichomonad Trichomonas vaginalis.

2. any of various other diseases caused by a trichomonad.

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trichomoniasis British  

/ ˌtrɪkəʊməˈnaɪəsɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the vagina characterized by a frothy discharge, caused by infection with parasitic protozoa ( Trichomonas vaginalis )

2. any infection caused by parasitic protozoa of the genus Trichomonas

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Etymology

Origin of trichomoniasis

First recorded in 1915–20; trichomon(ad) + -iasis

Example Sentences

O'Connor noted that one falcon diagnosed with trichomoniasis had shown damage in its jaw, but it differed from Sue's holes.

From Reuters • Oct. 1, 2022

One common protozoan disease known to occur in birds, which evolved from feathered dinosaurs, as well as in people is called trichomoniasis, caused by a parasitic protozoan.

From Reuters • Oct. 1, 2022

Pigeons, a main urban food source, can carry another threat — avian trichomoniasis, or “frounce,” which is deadly to peregrines if untreated.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2022

In the U.S., trichomoniasis and salmonella outbreaks associated with dirty feeders are common bird killers.

From Scientific American • Mar. 4, 2022

Booker’s bill also targets illnesses such as mosquito-borne dengue fever, toxocariasis, cysticercosis, Chagas disease, toxoplasmosis and trichomoniasis.

From The Guardian • Oct. 23, 2019