Pronunciation of 'Toxoplasmosis'
Toxoplasmosis is a medical term referring to an infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. It is pronounced as 'tock-so-plaz-MO-sis' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'toxoplasmosis' originates from the Greek words 'toxon' (bow or arc) and 'plasma' (something molded or formed), combined with the suffix '-osis' indicating a medical condition.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A disease caused by infection with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, often transmitted through undercooked meat, contaminated water, or contact with cat feces.
Pronounced as 'tock-so-plaz-MO-sis', with stress on the third syllable. 'Tock' as in 'talk', 'so' as in 'so', 'plaz' as in 'plasma', and 'MO-sis' with emphasis on 'MO'.