toxoplasmosis

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Noun toxoplasmosis has 1 sense

toxoplasmosis - infection caused by parasites transmitted to humans from infected cats; if contracted by a pregnant woman it can result in serious damage to the fetus
--₁ is a kind of infection

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Toxoplasmosis

Noun:

A parasitic disease caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, commonly found in cats and other warm-blooded animals, which can be transmitted to humans through ingestion of contaminated food or water.

Example sentence:

I always ensure my pregnant wife does not change the litter box due to the risk of contracting toxoplasmosis.

Noun:

The state of infection or disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii.

Example sentence:

The doctor confirmed my suspicion that my fatigue and fever were symptoms of toxoplasmosis.

Related product:

Toxoplasmosis Testing Kit

Adjective:

Relating to or affected by toxoplasmosis.

Example sentence:

The toxoplasmosis-infected cat was brought to the veterinarian for treatment.

Related product:

Toxoplasmosis Treatment for Cats

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