Definition

A type of single-celled organism that has a whip-like structure and can live as a parasite in the intestines or urinary tract of animals.

Example

The doctor diagnosed the patient with an infection caused by a trichomonad.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a trichomonad?

No, what is that?

It's a type of protozoan that can be a parasite in animals.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know that existed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Trichomonad → It is formed from "tricho-" (from Greek "thrix", meaning hair) and "monad" (from Greek "monas", meaning unit or single). The word refers to a single-celled organism that has hair-like structures, which are flagella, used for movement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hair' ('tricho-') to remember that 'trichomonad' refers to a single-celled organism with hair-like structures.

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