trichomoniasis Med. and Vet. Sci.
(ˌtrɪkəʊməˈnaɪəsɪs)
[f. mod.L. Trichomonas, generic name (coined in Fr. as Trico-monas by A. Donné 1836, in Compt. Rend. III. 386), f. tricho-1 + -monas: see -iasis.]
Infection with trichomonads, which in humans is often symptomless; esp. (a) a venereal disease of women caused by Trichomonas vaginalis, in which there are vaginal irritation and a discharge; (b) a venereal disease of cattle caused by T. fœtus, characterized by abortion, pyometra, and sometimes sterility.
| 1915 N.Y. Med. Jrnl. CI. 886/2 (heading) Clinical and experimental trichomoniasis of the intestine. 1972 Daily Colonist (Victoria, B.C.) 19 May 2/2 Another common cause of persistent or recurrent discharge is a parasitic infection called trichomoniasis. 1980 Trop. Med. & Hygiene News Dec. 25 Investigations on trichinellosis, hydatid disease and trichomoniasis. |