trichomoniasis
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.
any of various other diseases caused by a trichomonad.
Origin of trichomoniasis
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British Dictionary definitions for trichomoniasis
/ (ˌtrɪkəʊməˈnaɪəsɪs) /
inflammation of the vagina characterized by a frothy discharge, caused by infection with parasitic protozoa (Trichomonas vaginalis)
any infection caused by parasitic protozoa of the genus Trichomonas
Origin of trichomoniasis
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