Synonyms for chlamydia


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kluh-mid-ee-uh
Phonetic Transcription : kləˈmɪd i ə

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Définition of chlamydia

Origin :
  • type of genital infection, 1984, from the name of the bacteria that causes it (1945), which is formed from Latinized comb. form of Greek khlamys (genitive khlamydos) "short mantle, military cloak," of unknown origin, + -ia.
  • As in sexually transmitted disease : noun disease given through sexual relations
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