noun
chlamydia
kluh-MIHD-ee-uh
Chlamydia (noun) means a common sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria, which often shows no symptoms. Example: “The clinic recommended a chlamydia test as part of her routine check-up.”
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A common sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria, which often shows no symptoms.
"The clinic recommended a chlamydia test as part of her routine check-up."
"Untreated chlamydia can lead to more serious reproductive health problems."
"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.”"
— Tim Carvell et al, Dr. Oz and Nutritional Supplements (2014)
How to use chlamydia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA bacterial STI that is common, usually silent, but treatable with antibiotics.
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Common pairings
test for chlamydia
chlamydia infection
contract chlamydia
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Word forms
- Plural
- chlamydias, chlamydiae
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Etymology
From New Latin Chlamydia, based on Greek khlamys ("cloak") — a nod to how the infected cells appear wrapped or "cloaked" under a microscope.
Rhymes for chlamydia
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What is the meaning of chlamydia?
"chlamydia" (noun) means a common sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria, which often shows no symptoms.
How do you use chlamydia in a sentence?
Example: "The clinic recommended a chlamydia test as part of her routine check-up."
