How Do You Spell TRICHOMONAS?

Pronunciation: [tɹˌɪt͡ʃəmˈə͡ʊnəz] (IPA)

Trichomonas is a genus of parasitic flagellate protozoa that can cause trichomoniasis in humans. The word "Trichomonas" is spelled with the primary stress on the third syllable, indicated by the IPA phonetic transcription /trɪˈkɒmənəs/. The "ch" is pronounced as /k/, and the final "s" is pronounced as /z/. The vowel in the first syllable is pronounced as /ɪ/, and the vowel in the second syllable is pronounced as /ɒ/. Spelling of this word can be tricky due to the arrangement of its consonants and vowels.

TRICHOMONAS Meaning and Definition

1. Trichomonas is a genus of single-celled, flagellated parasites belonging to the family Trichomonadidae. These microscopic organisms are commonly found in the external genitalia and urogenital tract of various vertebrates, including humans. Trichomonas species are anaerobic, meaning they can survive and grow in the absence of oxygen.

   Typically shaped like an elongated oval or pear, trichomonads possess several flagella that they use for propulsion. They have a relatively simple cellular structure, lacking mitochondria, and derive their energy from other metabolic processes. Trichomonas organisms reproduce through binary fission, a process of cell division resulting in two identical daughter cells.

   In humans, the most well-known species of Trichomonas is Trichomonas vaginalis, which is responsible for causing trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Trichomonas vaginalis primarily infects the urogenital tract, including the vagina and urethra in women and the urethra in men. Symptoms of trichomoniasis can include vaginal or urethral discharge, itching, burning, discomfort during urination or sexual intercourse, and in some cases, no symptoms at all.

   Trichomonas infections can be diagnosed through the examination of a sample of discharge under a microscope or through DNA testing. The infection is treatable with medication, typically a course of antibiotics prescribed by a healthcare professional. Effective treatment not only relieves symptoms but also helps prevent further transmission of the infection.

2. A genus of flagellate protozoa.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for TRICHOMONAS

• trichomona
• rrichomonas
• frichomonas
• grichomonas
• yrichomonas
• 6richomonas
• 5richomonas
• teichomonas
• tdichomonas
• tfichomonas
• ttichomonas
• t5ichomonas
• t4ichomonas
• truchomonas
• trjchomonas
• trkchomonas
• trochomonas
• tr9chomonas
• tr8chomonas
• trixhomonas

Etymology of TRICHOMONAS

The word "Trichomonas" has its origin in the Greek language. It is derived from two Greek words: "thrix" meaning "hair" and "monas" meaning "single unit" or "organism". When combined, "trichomonas" translates to "hair-like organism". This name is due to the hair-like flagella or whiplike appendages that Trichomonas species possess for movement.