trichomoniasis

trich·o·mo·ni·a·sis

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of trichomoniasis word

noun 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. 1
noun trichomoniasis any of various other diseases caused by a trichomonad. 1
noun trichomoniasis inflammation of the vagina characterized by a frothy discharge, caused by infection with parasitic protozoa (Trichomonas vaginalis) 0
noun trichomoniasis any infection caused by parasitic protozoa of the genus Trichomonas 0
noun trichomoniasis infestation with trichomonads 0
noun trichomoniasis a vaginitis in women caused by a trichomonad (Trichomonas vaginalis) and characterized by a heavy discharge 0

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Origin of trichomoniasis

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Trichomoniasis

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trichomoniasis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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