chlamydia
IPA: kɫæmˈaɪdiʌ
noun
- (uncountable) Any of several common, often asymptomatic, sexually transmitted diseases caused by the microorganism Chlamydia trachomatis.
- (countable) Any of various coccoid microorganisms of the genus Chlamydia that are pathogenic to humans and other animals.
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Examples of "chlamydia" in Sentences
- Chlamydia can be caught over and over.
- Many of the chlamydia species are pathogenic.
- It doesn't mention herpes and chlamydia once.
- Look at what is in Chlamydia infection for example.
- Role of Chlamydia trachomatis in non acute prostatitis.
- Many people with Chlamydia exhibit no symptoms of infection.
- There is no universal agreement on screening men for chlamydia.
- Other tests include such STDs as chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis.
- Isolation of Chlamydia pneumoniae from a carotid endarterectomy specimen.
- Chlamydia conjunctivitis or trachoma is a common cause of blindness worldwide.
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