trichomoniasis: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “trichomoniasis” mean?
A sexually transmitted infection caused by a protozoan parasite, Trichomonas vaginalis.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A sexually transmitted infection caused by a protozoan parasite, Trichomonas vaginalis.
Any infection caused by protozoa of the genus Trichomonas, though the term most commonly refers to the sexually transmitted form.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant lexical differences; spelling is identical.
Connotations
Purely medical/clinical in both varieties.
Frequency
Equally low-frequency in both medical and general discourse.
Grammar
How to Use “trichomoniasis” in a Sentence
The patient has trichomoniasis.Trichomoniasis is treated with antibiotics.She was diagnosed with trichomoniasis.Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “trichomoniasis” in a Sentence
verb
British English
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American English
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adverb
British English
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American English
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adjective
British English
- The trichomoniasis test came back positive.
- She had trichomoniasis symptoms.
American English
- The trichomoniasis screening is routine.
- He was treated for a trichomoniasis infection.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
N/A
Academic
Used in medical and public health research papers.
Everyday
Extremely rare outside of clinical discussions about STIs.
Technical
Standard term in clinical medicine, microbiology, and sexual health.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “trichomoniasis”
- Mispronouncing as 'tricko-MON-iasis'.
- Misspelling as 'trichomonosis'.
- Using it as a plural noun (it is singular).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Primarily, yes. The species Trichomonas vaginalis is almost exclusively sexually transmitted in humans. Other Trichomonas species can cause infections in animals via different routes.
Yes, men can be infected, though they are often asymptomatic carriers. Infection can cause urethritis (inflammation of the urethra).
It is pronounced /ˌtrɪk.əʊ.məˈnaɪ.ə.sɪs/ in British English and /ˌtrɪk.oʊ.məˈnaɪ.ə.sɪs/ in American English, with the primary stress on 'naɪ' and secondary stress on 'trɪk'.
Trichomoniasis is caused by a protozoan parasite and is sexually transmitted. Candidiasis (yeast infection/thrush) is caused by a fungus (Candida) and is not typically an STI, though it can be passed between partners.
A sexually transmitted infection caused by a protozoan parasite, Trichomonas vaginalis.
Trichomoniasis is usually technical/medical in register.
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Idioms & Phrases
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Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'Trick-oh-mon-key-as-is' – a tricky monkey (parasite) causes this 'as is' condition.
Conceptual Metaphor
PARASITE AS INVADER.
Practice
Quiz
What is trichomoniasis?