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1. (n.) toxoplasmosis
an infection with a protozoan, Toxoplasma gondii, commonly transmitted by contaminated meat or cat feces: usu. mild but a cause of fetal damage in pregnant women.
Etymology: (1925–30; < NL Toxoplasm(a) (see toxo -, plasma ) + -osis)
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1. (noun) 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
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1. toxoplasmosis
The acquired form of infection by Toxoplasma gondii in animals and man.
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