Trichomonad (Noun)
Meaning
Cause of trichomoniasis in women and cattle and birds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Trichomonas vaginalis is a type of trichomonad that is the primary cause of trichomoniasis in women.
- Trichomonads, particularly Trichomonas gallinae, have been identified as the cause of avian trichomoniasis in birds.
- Trichomonads can also infect cattle, resulting in reproductive problems and reduced fertility in infected animals.
- Trichomonas foetus is a specific type of trichomonad that infects cattle, causing bovine trichomoniasis.
- The presence of trichomonads in the reproductive tract of women can lead to symptoms such as vaginal discharge and pelvic pain.