chlamydia


Definition: Meaning of, chlamydia in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / kləˈmɪdɪə /

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  1. a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia
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  2. coccoid rickettsia infesting birds and mammals; cause infections of eyes and lungs and genitourinary tract
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chlamydia used in phrases

  • Chlamydia psittaci (noun)
    1. bacteria responsible for the sexually transmitted disease chlamydia
  • Chlamydia trachomatis (noun)
    1. bacteria responsible for the sexually transmitted diseases chlamydia and lymphogranuloma venereum
  • genus Chlamydia (noun)
    1. type genus of the family Chlamydiaceae: disease-causing parasites
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