toxoplasma

noun

1. Any member of the genus Toxoplasma of parasitic sporozoans.

   “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.”

   “All in all, toxoplasmata seem to be unpleasant but otherwise unimportant little critters, if you don't happen to be pregnant.”