Definition of toxoplasma
: any of a genus (Toxoplasma) of sporozoans that are typically serious pathogens of vertebrates
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Maybe toxoplasma and its host are still getting to know each other, which could be bad news for monk seals.
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Further, cats can pose a risk to public health by spreading diseases such as rabies and toxoplasma.
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Origin and Etymology of toxoplasma
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Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of toxoplasma
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capitalized
: a genus of sporozoans that are typically serious pathogens of vertebrates
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plural toxoplasmas
or toxoplasmata
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also toxoplasma
: any microorganism of the genus Toxoplasma
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