trichomonad
/trɪˈkɑːməˌnæd/
noun
- A type of single-celled, flagellated parasite that can cause infections in humans and animals.
- The veterinarian identified a trichomonad infection in the bird's crop.
- Under the microscope, the trichomonad moved rapidly using its whip-like flagella.
- Trichomonads are often found in the digestive or reproductive tracts of their hosts.