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| trich·o·mo·ni·a·sis [ trìkəmə n əssiss ] |
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1. sexually transmitted disease: a sexually transmitted infection, especially of the vagina, marked by persistent discharge and intense itching. It is caused by a protozoan parasite, Trichomonas vaginalis.
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2. infection of animals: an infection of animals caused by parasitic protozoans trichomonads. In cattle, this condition can lead to spontaneous abortion or sterility.
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| [Early 20th century. <trichomonad] |
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