toxoplasma

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toxo·plas·ma | \ ˌtäk-sə-ˈplaz-mə

Definition of toxoplasma

: any of a genus (Toxoplasma) of sporozoans that are typically serious pathogens of vertebrates

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Recent Examples on the Web And, in most cases, only young cats pass feces contaminated with toxoplasma eggs (oocysts). — Star Tribune, 6 Nov. 2020 Maybe toxoplasma and its host are still getting to know each other, which could be bad news for monk seals. — Kim Steutermann Rogers, Smithsonian, 9 July 2018 Maybe toxoplasma and its host are still getting to know each other, which could be bad news for monk seals. — Kim Steutermann Rogers, Smithsonian, 9 July 2018 Further, cats can pose a risk to public health by spreading diseases such as rabies and toxoplasma. — National Geographic, 20 Sep. 2016

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