toxoplasma

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toxo·plas·ma | \ˌtäk-sə-ˈplaz-mə

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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. — Kim Steutermann Rogers, Smithsonian, "How the Tiniest of Parasites is Taking Down the Mightiest of Monk Seals," 9 July 2018 Further, cats can pose a risk to public health by spreading diseases such as rabies and toxoplasma. — National Geographic, "New Book Calls for Removal of Outdoor Cats 'By Any Means'," 20 Sep. 2016

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toxoplasma

noun

toxo·plas·ma | \ˌtäk-sə-ˈplaz-mə

\

Medical Definition of toxoplasma

1 capitalized : a genus of sporozoans that are typically serious pathogens of vertebrates

2 plural toxoplasmas or toxoplasmata\-mət-ə \ also toxoplasma : any microorganism of the genus Toxoplasma

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