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genus Trichomonas

genus Trichomonas

9.9
Very small single-celled animals with tail-like parts that live as parasites in animals and people
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs trɪkəˈmoʊnəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Trichomonas
  • The genus Trichomonas includes several species that can infect both humans and animals.

Examples

  • The genus Trichomonas includes several species that can infect humans.

  • Researchers are studying how the genus Trichomonas adapts to different hosts.

  • Infections caused by the genus Trichomonas are treated with specific antiparasitic medications.

  • Many parasites from the genus Trichomonas are found in animals.

  • Infections caused by the genus Trichomonas are treated with specific antiparasitic medications.

  • The genus Trichomonas includes several species that can infect both humans and animals.

  • Many parasites from the genus Trichomonas are found in animals.

Synonyms

Trichomonas
vsgenus Trichomonas
  • Specialized
1 9.6

A tiny one-celled parasite that infects people or animals and sometimes causes disease

is a group described by having flagella and infecting digestive or genitourinary tracts

Surface Forms

genus Trichomonas singular
genera Trichomonas plural

Morphology

genus + Trichomonas

The phrase is fully compositional: 'genus' denotes a taxonomic rank and 'Trichomonas' is the proper name of that taxon, so together they denote the group of species called Trichomonas. This naming pattern (rank + taxon name) is a regular, cross-linguistic convention, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Trichomonas comes from Greek parts: tricho- meaning 'hair' and -monas meaning 'single'. The name makes a clear picture of single-celled creatures with hair-like tails that help them move, so it fits this group of tiny parasites.