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toxoplasmosis

to·xop·las·mosis

UK/ˌtɒksəʊplæzˈməʊsɪs/ uncommon

noun

1.

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

Origin

From French toxoplasmose, from translingual Toxoplasma + -osis.

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