Toxoplasma

Origin

From the genus name.

Full definition of toxoplasma

Noun

1. Any member of the genus Toxoplasma of parasitic sporozoans.
• 2007, June 26, Natalie Angier, In Parasite Survival, Ploys to Get Help From a Host, To mingle with others of its kind and produce the next generation of eggs, toxoplasma must find its way to the gastrointestinal tract of a cat.