Pronunciation of 'Toxoplasmosis'
The word 'toxoplasmosis' is pronounced as /ˌtɒk.sə.plæzˈmoʊ.sɪs/ in English. It refers to an infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which can affect humans and animals.
Word Origin
The term 'toxoplasmosis' originates from the Greek word 'toxon' meaning bow or arc, and 'plasma' meaning form or shape, combined with '-osis' indicating a pathological condition.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
An infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, often transmitted through undercooked meat, contaminated water, or contact with cat feces.
Pronounced as 'TOCK-suh-plaz-MOH-sis', with stress on the third syllable. 'Tock' as in 'talk', 'suh' as in 'sofa', 'plaz' as in 'plasma', 'moh' as in 'moe', and 'sis' as in 'sister'.