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.”

noun

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."

How to use chlamydia

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA bacterial STI that is common, usually silent, but treatable with antibiotics.

Easily confused with

gonorrhea →

Common pairings

test for chlamydia chlamydia infection contract chlamydia

Word forms

chlamydias plural, chlamydiae plural

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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.

Origin: New Latin

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Frequently asked questions

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."