chlamydia — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Any of several common, often asymptomatic, sexually transmitted diseases caused by the microorganism Chlamydia trachomatis.

   Usage

   • Uncountable

   Examples

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   That makes sense, because we’re all looking for flowery language from our physicians. “Like the sunlight shines upon the hidden grassy meadow, so does chlamydia cast a warm glow upon your private parts.”

2. Any of various coccoid microorganisms of the genus Chlamydia that are pathogenic to humans and other animals.

   Usage

   • Countable

Noun

1. a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia

   Broader terms

   venereal diseaseVDvenereal infectionsocial diseaseCupid's itchCupid's diseaseVenus's cursedosesexually transmitted diseaseSTD

2. coccoid rickettsia infesting birds and mammals; cause infections of eyes and lungs and genitourinary tract

   Broader terms

   eubacteriaeubacteriumtrue bacteria