Definition

Related to a type of single-celled organism known as Trichomonas, which can cause infections in humans and animals.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with a trichomonal infection after the tests were completed.

Conversation

I was reading about this condition called trichomonal infection.

Oh really? What does that mean?

It relates to a type of parasite that can cause some health issues.

Yikes! I didn't know parasites could be that tricky.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Trichomonal → It is formed from "trich-" (from Greek "thrix", meaning hair) and "-monal" (a suffix used in medical terminology). The word refers to something related to hair-like structures, particularly in a medical context, such as trichomoniasis, which is caused by a hair-like protozoan parasite.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hair' ('trich-') when remembering that 'trichomonal' relates to hair-like structures, especially in a medical context.

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