noun
- a parasitic protozoan that causes toxoplasmosis, commonly found in cats and can infect humans
Usage: medical; biology
Examples
- Toxoplasma gondii is the species responsible for toxoplasmosis infections.
- Pregnant women are advised to avoid cleaning cat litter boxes due to toxoplasma risk.
- The laboratory confirmed the presence of toxoplasma in the blood sample.
- Cats are the primary host for toxoplasma parasites.
- Immunocompromised patients are particularly vulnerable to toxoplasma infections.
- The veterinarian explained how toxoplasma spreads from cats to humans.