Meaning of the word toxoplasmosis in English
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toxoplasmosis
US /ˌtɑːk.soʊ.plæzˈmoʊ.sɪs/
UK /ˌtɒk.səʊ.plæzˈməʊ.sɪs/
Noun
a disease caused by toxoplasmas, which are parasitic protozoans, that can infect most species of warm-blooded animals, including humans, and is often transmitted through undercooked meat or contact with cat feces.
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Pregnant women are advised to avoid contact with cat litter to prevent toxoplasmosis.
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Symptoms of toxoplasmosis can range from mild flu-like illness to severe neurological damage.
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