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Trichomonas vaginalis — Taxobox color = khaki name = Trichomonas vaginalis image width = 240px image caption = Giemsa stained culture of T. vaginalis domain = Eukaryota unranked phylum = Excavata phylum = Metamonada classis = Parabasalia ordo = Trichomonadida genus =… … Wikipedia
Trichomonas — A genus of parasitic protozoan flagellates (subfamily Trichomonidinae, family Trichomonadidae) causing trichomoniasis in humans, other primates, and birds. Specificity is more marked for its precise microhabitat than for host species. The genus… … Medical dictionary
Trichomonas — n. a genus of parasitic flagellate protozoans that move by means of a wavy membrane, bearing a single flagellum, projecting from the body surface. T. vaginalis often infects the vagina, where it may cause severe irritation and a foul smelling… … The new mediacal dictionary
trichomonas — ˌtrikəˈmänəs, ˈmōn ; trə̇ˈkämənəs noun Usage: capitalized Etymology: New Latin, from trich + monas : a genus (the type of the family Trichomonadidae) of polymastigote parasitic flagellated protozoans that have four anterior flagella and another… … Useful english dictionary
protoctist genus — noun any genus of Protoctista • Hypernyms: ↑genus • Hyponyms: ↑genus Amoeba, ↑Endamoeba, ↑genus Endamoeba, ↑genus Globigerina, ↑genus Arcella, ↑genus Difflugia, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Pentatrichomonas — A genus of parasitic protozoan flagellates, formerly part of the genus Trichomonas but now separated as a distinct genus by the presence of five anterior flagella and a granular parabasal body. The species … Medical dictionary
Tetratrichomonas — A genus of parasitic protozoan flagellates, formerly part of the genus Trichomonas but now separated into a distinct genus by the presence of four anterior and one trailing flagella, a pelta, and a disc shaped parabasal body. See … Medical dictionary
Tritrichomonas — A genus of parasitic protozoan flagellates, formerly part of the genus Trichomonas but now separated as a distinct genus by the absence of a pelta and the presence of three anterior flagella. Species includ … Medical dictionary
trichomoniasis — Disease caused by infection with a species of protozoon of the genus Trichomonas or related genera. t. vaginitis acute vaginitis or urethritis caused by infection with … Medical dictionary
trichomonad — trichomonadal /trik euh mon euh dl, moh neuh /, trichomonal /trik euh mon l, mohn l, tri kom euh nl/, adj. /trik euh mon ad, moh nad/, n. any flagellate protozoan of the genus Trichomonas, parasitic in humans or animals. [1860 65; < NL… … Universalium
