A genus of parasitic protozoan flagellates, formerly part of the genus Trichomonas but now separated as a distinct genus by the presence of five anterior flagella and a granular parabasal body. The species Pentatrichomonas hominis lives as a commensal in the colon of man and other primates, dogs, cats, oxen, and various rodents. ... Origin: penta-+...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: pen′tă-trik′ŏ-mō′nas, pen′tă-trī-kom′ŏ-nas Definitions: 1. A genus of parasitic protozoan flagellates, formerly part of the genus Trichomonas but now separated as a distinct genus by the presence of five anterior flagella and a granular parabasal body. The species...
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