Pronunciation of 'Trichomoniasis'
Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. The word originates from medical terminology combining Greek roots. Below are the pronunciations and meanings in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Trichomoniasis' originates from Greek: 'tricho-' meaning 'hair', 'monas' meaning 'single unit', and '-iasis' indicating a pathological condition.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis.
Pronounced as 'TRIK-oh-moh-NYE-uh-sis'. 'Trik' as in 'trick', 'oh' as in 'oh', 'moh' as in 'mo', 'nye' as in 'nigh', and 'uh-sis' as in 'uh-sis'.