noun
chlamydia
kluh-MIHD-ee-uh
noun
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishA bacterial STI that is common, usually silent, but treatable with antibiotics.
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.