Infection of the vagina

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1915, with -iasis + trichomonas , genus of a family of flagellate parasites, from tricho- , Latinized form of Greek trikho- , comb. form of thrix (genitive trikhos ) "hair" + -monas .

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Trichomoniasis is an infectious disease caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis . About 70% of women and men do not have symptoms when infected. When symptoms do occur they typically begin 5 to 28 days after exposure. Symptoms can include itching in ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. infection of the vagina

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context disease English) A common sexually transmitted disease caused by the parasite (taxlink Trichomonas vaginalis species noshow=1) and infecting the urinary tract or vagina.