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Toxoplasmosis
Meaning: A parasitic infection often caught from cat faeces or undercooked meat, dangerous in pregnancy and immunosuppression.
In practice: Pregnant women are advised to avoid changing cat litter to reduce the risk of toxoplasmosis.
Word parts
- -osis means an abnormal condition or process
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Answer: Cellulitis
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