English Explanatory Dictionary

toxoplasmosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A disease, caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, that primarily affects felids, but also other mammals including humans.

Pronunciation

/ˌtɒksəʊplæzˈməʊsɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-toxoplasmosis.wav

Word forms

toxoplasmosis toxoplasmoses

Etymology

From French toxoplasmose, from translingual Toxoplasma + -osis.

Synonyms

toxo

Related words

toxoplasma toxoplasmastasis

Derived words

neurotoxoplasmosis toxoplasmotic
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