Toxoplasma
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- noun
- /ˌtɒksəˈplæzmə/
- Specialized
- As well, I was shocked that the parasite Toxoplasma could alter the way the brain works.
- toxoplasma infection
- Toxoplasma gondii
- acute toxoplasma
Examples
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The infection by toxoplasma results in acute disease; latent infection may also occur.
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A pregnant woman tells her story about how toxoplasma got into her from a cat scratch.
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Some scientists believe Toxoplasma can control you and guide your emotions.
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At the end of the radio podcast, a theory of a toxoplasma connection to schizophrenia is discussed.
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Toxoplasmosis is a protozoan infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii.
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Toxoplasma gondii is a globally widespread obligate intracellular parasitic protozoan. It affects almost all warm-blooded animals, including humans.
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Infection with Toxoplasma can pose serious risks for pregnant women, potentially affecting the fetus.
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Ingesting undercooked meat can result in an infection from Toxoplasma, which may not show any symptoms initially.
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Toxoplasma gondii is primarily transmitted through cat feces, which can contaminate soil and food.
Synonyms
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A serious infection from cat feces or raw meat, dangerous for pregnant women and people with weak immunity
Compounds
- Specialized
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A tiny parasite that infects animals and humans and can make them sick
Surface Forms
Etymology
Toxoplasma, used for the illness, is named after the parasite Toxoplasma. The name breaks into toxo- 'bow' and -plasma 'shaped thing', which helps you remember that the disease is caused by a small, bow-shaped organism.